Education in Mexico. Bulletin, 1956, No. 1

Overview & Synopsis

"Education in Mexico," one of the series of basic studies on education in the American Republics undertaken by the Office of Education, has been prepared with the interests of the following groups in mind: (1) Persons working in the field of Inter-American educational relations; (2) Those specializing in Latin American area and language studies; (3) Students of the history and philosophy of education; (4) Admissions officers of United States schools and colleges receiving applications from Mexican students; (5) United States students who contemplate a period of study in Mexico; (6) Visitors to Mexico who wish to undertake research on some phase of education or simply to observe clearly the various aspects of Mexican civilization; and (7) Teachers who look forward to the development of exchange programs with Mexico. Topics covered in this bulletin are divided into two parts. Part I, Background Information, presents: (1) The Country; (2) Historical and Political Development; (3) Government; (4) Geographical Factors; (5) The People; (6) Economic Development; and (7) Educational History. Part II, Education, includes: (1) Organization and Administration; (2) Preschool and Elementary Education; (3) Fundamental Education and Literacy; (4) Secondary and Prepatory Education; (5) Vocational Education; (6) Teacher Education; (7) National Autonomous University of Mexico; and (8) Other Institutions of Higher Education. Spanish and English bibliographies are provided. (Contains 47 tables and 1 footnote.) [Best copy available has been provided.]