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Some people consider that the Victorian school system of education is a classical model, as it gave good results. Among the names of yesterday's graduates you can find names of today's famous writers, artists, scientists and politicians. But Victorian schools weren't the ideal place t learn. First of all, the classrooms were very intimidating. There was a high podium for teachers in front of the class so that the teacher could see everyone. Mone than eighty children had to sit up straight at desks in long, silent rows. Secondly, I think these schools had dull lessons. There were some geography, singing or sewing classes for girls. Children had to chant aloud lists of names, facts, weights and measures. In addition to this, children were humiliated and punished. Victorian teachers and parents were sometimes very severe and thought that the cane or leather belt could work wonders. To my mind, however, violence breeds violence. Children who couldn't remember things were called ''dunces'' and had to sit by the wall. Other unkind children were encouraged to make fun of them. For all these reasons, I wouldn't like to be taught in this type of school.