Romana Pachucka jako nauczycielka i społeczniczka – refleksje pedagogiczne w 137. rocznicę urodzin

Abstract

In the article, I present Romana Pachucka (1886‒1964) ‒ a teacher and social activist. She wrote the most important events of her life in two volumes of diaries. In them, she outlined the educational reality of the Second Polish Republic. Romana Pachucka experimentally introduced the Dalton system to a Polish school, and in her pedagogical work, in addition to developing didactic skills, she tried to improve the life situation of her pupils. She was a supporter of New Upbringing, moreover, she was involved in editorial work on the school magazine in Gymnasium. She combined scientific research with physical journeys. She believed in youth and sincere passion. Pachucka was an extraordinary character. She gave her life to the Polish school and society, never starting a family.