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'No mistakes in dictation and four sums right': the political debate over the compulsory curriculum in elementary and private schools, 1922-32.

Authors :
Brooks, Ron
Source :
History of Education; Mar2002, Vol. 31 Issue 2, p167-184, 18p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Analyzes the nature and origins of the curricular policy of the Labor Party in Great Britain. Abolition of the compulsory curriculum by Eustace Percy, President of the Board of Education in Prime Minister Baldwin's Conservative government, 1924-1929; Labor's commitment to curricular devolution in Percy's time in contrast to its policy during its period of office from 1997-2001.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0046760X
Volume :
31
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
History of Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6347172
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00467600110109267