Two Concepts of Education.
Overview & Synopsis
Distinguishes between two functions of education: secondary socialization which connotes basic knowledge necessary to run a society and humanities education which involves appreciation of art, literature, music. Suggests that humanities education is ineffective for the majority of students and should be replaced with a study of natural science and mathematics. (KC)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Two Concepts of Education. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | O'Connor, D. J. |
| Subject & Discipline | Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1982 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-92471 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |