In able for Europe to decide where it is going, it initiated a project to recreate its history of vocational education and training. In this article, the author presents the historical review of Europe?s vocational education and training. This review reveals several important findings such as how vocational education and training were the same in…

In a global society and economy, education and training is essential to a nation's competitiveness and to the standard of living of its people. The need to open the doors of higher or further education beyond the relatively limited enrollments in elite and selective universities has spawned a movement to develop or expand institutions that are…

The historical section of the "Agricultural Education Magazine", beginning with the current issue, will recognize past and present leaders in agricultural education. While individuals will be contacted to obtain articles recognizing specific individuals, it is hoped that interested readers in the field will submit appropriate articles to the…

In this excerpt from their book the authors describe the effect of the Second World War and early post-war years on vocational education. (Editor)

Discusses the history of federal support to vocational education from 1906 to the present. (JOW)

Outlines Dewey's views on the proper objectives of vocational education, suggests that these objectives deserve serious reconsideration today, and outlines warning signs that indicate when a vocational program is falling short of genuine education. (Author/IRT)

Suggests that African Americans could be more interested in Future Farmers of America if they were aware of their heritage: New Farmers of America (NFA), an organization for black students founded in 1927. Includes a student quiz about NFA. (JOW)

At the end of the 19th century, training was inadequate to meet 20th century demands in the United States. Visionary leaders moved to place vocational education in public schools. Lobbying by the American Federation of Labor and National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education resulted in federal enabling legislation for vocational…

This paper presents a comparison of first-level LIS education and training between South Africa and Canada, and based on this comparative description, qualitative identification of similarities and differences are made to highlight strengths and weaknesses in each case. The paper concludes that while similarities exist, the differences stem…

The modern university has become a subsystem within the technological system. As such, the university has lost its autonomy. Every aspect of the university--administration, pedagogy, research--has become specialized and technical. Success, power, and efficiency are its only values. An alternative to the modern university is briefly explored.…

Reviews the literature of the revisionist historians and points out the negative effect of their interpretations on vocational education. Summarizes the fallacies of historical methods and counters interpretations. Cites a need for a national collection of the entire literature of vocational education that would be available to vocational…

A coalition led by the National Society for Promotion of Industrial Education gained passage of the Smith-Hughes Act in 1917, but natural antagonisms quickly dissolved it. The coalition included unions, manufacturers, professional educators, political parties, farmers' groups, and home economics groups. This diverse group's accomplishment is a…

Since Jonathan Turner's 1850 address spurred the Morrill Act and vocational education legislation, debate over class divisiveness has persisted. The 1990 Perkins Act attempts to break down class distinctions by recognizing vocational education as a preparatory program that complements college prep and special education in secondary schools. (SK)

Discusses the roles of Senator Hoke Smith and Representative Dudley M. Hughes in passing legislation establishing federal funding for vocational education. Describes the expanding role of vocational education through subsequent legislation such as the 1963 Vocational Education Act and the 1984 Carl Perkins Act. (JOW)

Examines the attitudes of Finnish employers, employees, and the government over the last three centuries toward methods of acquiring vocational competencies needed in working life. Focuses on the apprenticeship/journeyman/master model and the vocational classroom model. (JOW)