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Shirk, Susan L. – Comparative Education, 1978
In China work-study education is conceived as a way for every Chinese citizen to merge individual ambitions with the collective goals of the Chinese Revolution. Discusses the regular, full-time work-study program as it has developed in China from the 1930's to the present. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Economic Development, Educational History, Educational Objectives

Shirk, Susan L. – Liberal Education, 1977
The work-study model has been a constant feature of Chinese education. Its goals and results are discussed with regard to lessons for foreign educators and policymakers. Focus is on access, economic benefits, and transforming values. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Comparative Education, Cultural Context, Experiential Learning