History is an account of events from the past, which are connected to the present and help plan for the future. It can be oral or written and is presented in a coherent, systematic order, gathered from eyewitnesses, records, and archaeological findings.
The history of education is a systematic and comprehensive study of the educational development of a society, from the past to the present. It examines important educational advancements of a society or country. Although it occurs in the past, it remains relevant to the present and future, using historical methods to study and improve education in a given society. It examines past educational practices, paying attention to strengths and weaknesses. This is done to understand present realities and enable the formation of a better future. It corrects misinterpretations and misconceptions by some foreign authors about our educational system.
*Reasons for Studying the History of Education*
