What was a history book like in ancient times? Maybe it was only a few pages, but since then, history books have expanded with many pages, and people know more things. More beautiful books are being published, and more information is reaching us. You can also see this in schools because a high school diploma first meant a lot of knowledge, but nowadays you have to spend several years in the classroom. How long can the curriculum be extended? How long can everything stay as it is? Let’s travel forward in time a little…
Compulsory reading plays an important role in a school. It introduces students to history and culture. However, their other role is not talked about enough: they make young people fall in love with reading, but they can also discourage them from the world of books…
My article was published in the Új Köznevelés (New Public Education) monthly magazine about compulsory reading. (Hungarian)
