The Problem of Vocational Education (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David Snedden

9780483592391: The Problem of Vocational Education (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483592390 ISBN 13: 9780483592391

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Vocational education can blend practical training with civic and cultural growth.

This book examines how schools, industry, and government might shape work-based learning to benefit both workers and society. It covers definitions, aims, and the evolving relationship between vocational and liberal education.

The discussion surveys several approaches, from trade schools and intermediate industrial schools to new apprenticeship models where the factory doubles as the classroom. It also considers how cooperative efforts between schools, homes, and employers can deepen training, and what administrative and pedagogical changes such a system would require.

Different kinds of vocational programs, including their age ranges and training emphases.
How vocational work can support, or differ from, liberal education and civic preparation.
The potential for industry partnerships, school-based training, and new administrative structures.
How teaching should balance concrete practice with theoretical study to build real-world skills.

Ideal for readers of education policy who want a clear view of how vocational training could fit into a broader civic and economic framework.

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