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Explore how technical education shapes workers, industries, and futures, with lessons from multiple countries and real-world programs.
This concise, readable edition examines the role of technical education in building a modern economy. It surveys classroom and workshop training, day classes, and full trade schools, showing how structured learning can prepare young people for skilled work and responsible citizenship. Drawing on international examples and local Durban initiatives, the book argues for a broad, continued education system that serves the whole community, not just a few specialists.
Readers will find practical descriptions of different school types, from workshop-based programs to full apprenticeship schemes, plus examples of employer-led education initiatives and vocational guidance practices. The text emphasizes balancing hands-on practice with academic study and cultural training, and it highlights the importance of aligning education with the needs of industry and society.
- How various technical education models operate, including workshop training, trades schools, and day classes for apprentices.
- Evidence from factories, railways, and stores showing how employers support learning with time, resources, and incentives.
- Strategies for vocational guidance to help youths choose appropriate paths and continue their education.
- Insights into national and international approaches that can inform local education planning.
Ideal for readers exploring the history and purpose of technical education, workforce development, and public policy in education.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines technical education in Europe and America during the early 20th century. Industrial training for youth is presented as a crucial national concern and the author examines numerous models for delivering industrial training in schools. He further discusses the importance of commercial education, domestic science, the lack of research in technical colleges, and the development of higher education accessible to working men. The author laments the lack of vocational guidance for young people and argues for employers and authorities to work together to find solutions. He believes that by emulating the educational practices of Germany, America, and England, South Africa can create an educational system that will foster prosperity through industrial, commercial, and domestic training. This book will be of interest to anyone involved in education, particularly technical education, economics, and the history of labor. 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. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333444426_0
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