The Development of Education in the Polish People's Republic, 1973-1975. A Report for the International Bureau of Education -- UNESCO.

Overview & Synopsis

Presenting both narrative and tabular data, this document emphasizes recent (1973-75) improvements in Poland's educational programs, policies, and legislation. Specifically, this paper addresses: (1) educational development during the 30 years of the Polish People's Republic (an historical comparison emphasizing post-war educational opportunities which have served to equalize rural-urban and class differences and promote the socioeconomic and cultural progress of the country); (2) main changes in the school organization (popularization of preschool education; universal secondary education in 10-year schools via uniform curricula; organization of vocational schools and centers of permanent education; preparation of 10-year graduates in 2-year schools with specialized sections; higher education admission via 2 years of specialized school, vocational school, outstanding skills in school olympics or national competitions, or graduation from the 10-year school plus 2 years of exemplary work or military service; and school program continuity); (3) the development of the educational system (preschool education, primary schools, secondary general schools, vocational education, special schools, adult and permanent education, social and educational assistance); (4) teacher education; (5) educational planning; (6) educational finance; (7) the modernization of educational management; (8) educational research; (9) important educational acts introduced between 1973 and 1975. (JC)