Education, Social Reform and Philosophical Development: Evidence from the Past, Principles for the Future

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Summary of chapters
Introduction: Historical understanding and philosophical reflection
Purpose of the book
Division of the book
References
Part I: Historical evolution of education – its meaning and provision
Chapter 1: Developing pattern and meaning of education from early 19th century
Elementary beginnings
Shaping of national education through Royal commissions
Elementary education for all: 1870 Education Act
Development of technical education
Interim conclusion: are there lessons to be learnt?
References
Chapter 2: Apprenticeships and practical learning: Lessons to be learnt
Introduction
Apprenticeships: a long tradition
Apprenticeship and practical learning
Philosophical issues: the nature of knowledge
Practical engagement, aesthetic appreciation and human flourishing
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Primary and secondary education for all
Introduction
Bryce Commission into secondary education 1895
Education Act, 1902 and developing arguments
Looking to the future: issues emerging
Approaching a partial resolution of the problems
Reflections on the changing aims of education
Onward to the 1944 education act
Final victory for the common school
Primary schools
Conclusion: changing understanding of ‘education’
References
Chapter 4: Further education and youth service
Introduction: recognition of technical education
Development of concept of apprenticeship
Expansion of Further Education
Expansion of qualifications
Changing conception of education?
Youth centres and youth work
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: The shifting sands of qualifications
Beginning of a national system
Need to respect practical and vocational education
Reform of national qualifications
Need for further qualification pathways – a 14–19 diploma
Arrival of the EBacc
Clarification of pathways through the ‘shifting sands’?
Concluding comments
References
Chapter 6: Higher education: Its changing nature
Introduction
Liberal education: the idea of a university
New universities: secular and civic
University extension: adult education
Developing idea of ‘university’, leading to the Robbins review
Grounds for concern?
Concluding comment: into 20th century – a changing concept?
References
Chapter 7: Religious influence: Education and Faith Schools
Introduction
Religious basis for education in 19th century
Changing ‘horizons of significance’ – secularisation of society
School organisation: different educational values
Underlying philosophical issues
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Changing political control
Introduction
Teachers’ responsibility for curriculum
Beginnings of government control
Shifting control of education through political advisers
The diminishing role of the LEAs
1988 Educational Reform Act: a national curriculum
Language of management
Shifting control through changing qualifications
Interim concluding remarks
References
Part II: Prelude: philosophical assumptions and critical questions
Chapter 9: Summary of changing concept of ‘education’
Introduction
Changing perceptions of ‘education’ and its purposes
Concluding comments
References
Chapter 10: Utilitarianism, idealism and socialism
Introductory comments
Philosophical influences
Key concepts
Equality
Culture
Concluding comment
References
Chapter 11: Positivism, post-modernism, wisdom of the market
Introduction
Dominant strain of ‘positivism’
Post-Modernist response
Wisdom of the market
A place for ‘the common good’?
References
Chapter 12: Pragmatism
Introduction
Key ideas
Pragmatism
Relevance to changing concept of education
References
Chapter 13: Respect for truth: Problems of political discourse
Introduction
Lessons from the past
Lessons not learnt
Change in the advisory service
Post-truth society
Concluding comment
References
Part III: Conclusion
Chapter 14: Aims of education: Human flourishing and development of persons
Introduction
The emerging aims of education
Human flourishing as the aim of education?
Conclusion
References
Name Index
Subject Index
Legislation
Reports and Commissions
Subjects