Studia Paedagogica THE FORGOTTEN CONTRIBUTION OF THE TEACHING SISTERS -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Background of the research -- Scope -- Aims and objectives -- Organization of the study -- Chapter 2 Evolution of scholarly interest in the educational work of women religious -- A tale of historical neglect and marginalization -- The discovery of women religious as a historical 'subject' -- Elements of a new historiography -- Chapter 3 Overview and assessment of the literature -- Contribution to schooling -- Teaching orders and schools -- Educational philosophy, content and practice -- Educational philosophy -- Educational content -- Educational practice -- Life and the lived experience of teachers and students -- The professionalization of teaching -- Training, competence and experience -- Life-long career and career patterns -- Specialization and corporate identity -- Relationship with associations and unions of teachers -- Involvement in textbook production -- Changes in the composition of the teaching staff -- Chapter 4 Conclusions -- Notes -- Bibliography.