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The Western European Idea in Education

  • 1st Edition - April 1, 1980
  • Latest edition
  • Author: V. Mallinson
  • Language: English

A textbook on education in Western Europe, this book is designed for students of both education and European studies. It compares and contrasts education ideals and practice and… Read more

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Description

A textbook on education in Western Europe, this book is designed for students of both education and European studies. It compares and contrasts education ideals and practice and cultural aspirations in different countries and generations and then goes on to consider how Western Europe will react to future challenge and change - both from within and beyond its own confines

Table of contents

(partial) The concept of Western Europe unity

The cultural heritage

The traditional elements in European education

The critical moment

Basic schooling

How comprehensive?

Technical and recurrent education

Educating the teachers

Dilemma in the universities

Towards a policy of harmonisation

Index

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 28, 2014
  • Language: English

About the author

VM

V. Mallinson

Affiliations and expertise
University of Reading, England

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