Problems in Modern Education

Originally published in 1939, this book contains the text of lectures on a variety of topics concerning the changing role of education.

E. D. Laborde (Edited by)

9781107673991, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 30 January 2014

174 pages
21.7 x 13.9 x 1.1 cm, 0.45 kg

Originally published in 1939, this book contains the text of lectures delivered in 1938 to a conference of public school masters on a variety of topics concerning the changing role of education. The issues covered include the Christian movement in education, education and morality, and the role that broadcasting could play in teaching. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of education and in changes in the curriculum in the inter-war period.

Foreword
Part I: Introductory address T. F. Coade
1. The educational, social, and international relevance of Christianity in the modern world Cyril Norwood
2. What is Christianity? W. R. Inge
3. The Christian movement in education John Macmurray
4. Judaism and Christianity J. W. Parkes
Part II: 5. Developments in organisation and curriculum in public schools F. R. G. Duckworth
6. Education and morality Oswald Schwarz
7. The crisis of freedom in education Fred Clarke
8. Education and vitality E. Graham Howe
9. International education G. H. Sauerwein
10. Curriculum reform W. D. Johnston
11. Physical education in the curriculum G. W. Murray
12. The relevance of education to behaviour S. H. Wood
Appendix. Broadcasting and education A. C. Cameron
Index.

Subject Areas: Philosophy & theory of education [JNA]