Procrustes : or, The future of English education by M. Alderton Pink
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"Procrustes: or, The Future of English Education" by M. Alderton Pink is a critical examination of the educational system in England, written in the late 1920s. This book is a scholarly publication that analyzes contemporary issues in education and outlines potential pathways for reforming educational practices. It specifically addresses the tension between traditional academic pursuits and the pragmatic demands of society, emphasizing the need for a more individualized and realistic approach to
education that accommodates diverse abilities and vocations. The book delves into various aspects of the educational system, beginning with the challenges faced by schools and highlighting the often misguided belief that all children can or should follow the same academic curriculum. Pink critiques the "Procrustean Bed" of standardized education, arguing that such an approach fails many students who are misaligned with conventional academic paths. Throughout the chapters, he discusses the need for vocational education tailored to individual strengths, the relationship between education and employment, and the pressing need for schools to adapt to the changing economic landscape. By advocating for a more differentiated education system, Pink argues for a recognition of varying capacities while addressing the social and moral implications of education in modern society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pink, M. Alderton (Maurice Alderton) |
|---|---|
| Title | Procrustes : or, The future of English education |
| Original Publication | United States: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1927. |
| Series Title | To-day and to-morrow series |
| Credits | Produced by Tim Lindell, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LA: Education: History of education |
| Subject | Education -- England |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73580 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73580-1 |
| Release Date | May 9, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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