The History and Growth of Vocational Education in America, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (778 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1577662601 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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History, philosophy, legislation, and organizational structure are the basic cornerstones that enable readers to gain a thorough understanding of vocational and technical education. Chapter-by-chapter discussion questions and activities enhance the learning experience and provide further opportunities for research.. The author also addresses the increasingly important role vocational education will play in meeting the needs of the aging "baby boom" workforce as they approach retirement. The History and Growth of Vocational Education in America is the first book to provide a relevant, up-to-date synthesis of all four study approaches. It provides an in-depth examination of such topics as gender, ethnicity, and special needs populations. Readers seeking a career in this field will find a wealth of useful information on vocational student organizations, instructional programs and teacher preparation, and profiles of the leaders who have influenced vocational curriculum development
including its growth and transformation in American society. But now Howard Gordon has achieved a milestone by writing a comprehensive and insightful book chronicling the history of vocational education. Also included are the contributions of women and African-Americans. Howard Gordon, historian of the American Vocational Education Research Association, presents a unique book that has long been missing in the field of vocational education. Historians, teachers, vocational education professionals, and others interested in the topic. Washington and W.E.B. This book details the history and growth of vocational education in the United States, from its roots in European educ