Some Continuation Schools of Europe (Classic Reprint)

Edwin Gilbert Cooley

ISBN 10: 133100991X / ISBN 13: 9781331009917

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of industrial continuation schools in Europe. These schools, designed to provide practical and theoretical knowledge to young workers, emerged as a response to the changing demands of the industrial revolution. The author meticulously examines the development of these schools in various countries, particularly focusing on the German city of Crefeld, the Scottish system, and the pre-apprenticeship schools of London. The book delves into the challenges and successes of these programs, exploring their role in shaping the industrial landscape and the lives of young apprentices. Moreover, it highlights the enduring significance of these schools in providing foundational vocational training and fostering a skilled workforce. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Some Continuation Schools of Europe (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133100991X
• ISBN 13: 9781331009917
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Education

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Synopsis

Explore how European continuation schools blend hands-on training with practical knowledge to build capable workers and responsible citizens.

This book examines the aims, structure, and impact of industrial continuation schools, focusing on how technical, economic, and civic education come together in the classroom and the workshop. It offers concrete examples from cities like Crefeld and London, showing how programs balance schooling with real work.

The text covers what students learn, how instruction is organized, and who runs these schools. It discusses the technical subjects, business skills, and civics training that shape well-rounded apprentices and young citizens. It also details how teachers, trade leaders, and public authorities work together to align education with industry needs and community welfare.

• Learn how technical drawing, industrial science, mathematics, bookkeeping, and business writing fit into a broader training plan.
• See how schools coordinate with trades, crafts, and city administration to balance work with study.
• Discover how citizenship, morality, and virtue are tied to practical education and workplace responsibilities.
• Understand the roles of boards, teachers, and employers in shaping programs and outcomes.

Ideal for readers of educational history, policy analysis, and the evolution of vocational training.