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Direct linkWinch, Christopher – Oxford Review of Education, 2006
The contemporary relevance of the German philosopher of vocational education, Georg Kerschensteiner, is first indicated in general terms in relation to current debates and policies. Kerschensteiner's main ideas are then outlined. There is a discussion of his relationship with progressivism, his ideas about learning and the importance of practical…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Biographies, General Education, Citizenship Education
Peer reviewedRaven, John – Oxford Review of Education, 1981
Discusses research results indicating that teachers, students, parents, and employers in the United Kingdom agree that the primary goal of education is to develop student character and self-motivation. The author contends that secondary schools neglect this function because they have no objective way to measure their effectiveness. (AM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Objectives, Ethical Instruction, Evaluation Needs
