Discover how vocational training can unite personal growth with civic responsibility. This book argues that education for a calling is the best foundation for general learning and for building a healthy, engaged society.
In these lectures, the author outlines why schools funded by the public should develop skill, joy in work, and a sense of service. He contrasts private, ego-centric training with public aims that teach pupils to contribute to the common good and to understand the aims of the state. The text also explores how continuation schools, especially when linked to workshops and laboratories, can transform schools into communities of labor that prepare students for real life in work and citizenship.
- Why early, thorough, and multi-sided training matters for both industry and personal growth
- How public schools can cultivate joy in work, service to others, and loyalty to the community
- The role of continuation and trade schools in linking education with practical work
- Examples of organization and structure from Munich and other places to inspire policy and schooling
Ideal for readers interested in education reform, vocational training, and how schools can prepare citizens for a connected, modern society.