“Were present, listened, approved…”: The functioning of the Warsaw Women’s Progymnasium according to the minutes of the meetings of the Pedagogical Council in 1914

Overcoming the uniformity of interpretations presented in scientific literature, led to expediency focusing search a limited subject field. The empirical material research is documents Warsaw Women’s Progymnasium, particular minutes meetings Pedagogical Council Institution for second half 1913–1914 academic years. task study governing body’s work and analyse specific processes educational activities situations this methods used are microhistorical approach, cognitive strategies methodology “understanding” concept “rational explanation”. It proved that competence Progymnasium included whole complex financial issues institution’s functioning. efforts headed by Head were aimed at ensuring appropriate level training students. systematic covered constant control effectiveness students from preparatory graduating classes, clarification problem situations, finding way out them. An integral part monitoring was process Progymnasium. principles spiritual development female concepts Russian citizenship, moral religious values, culture. discipline their attitude responsibilities determined behavioral grade, approved Council. Exemplary behaviour diligences criteria assigning social assistance low-income