Education + Training: Volume 12 Issue 1

Education act scene I

Roger Beard

Little that is desirable in the way of educational reform is in need of legislation, to judge from the mass of evidence submitted so far to the Secretary of State. However, a case…

Education act scene 2

Eric Robinson

The new Education Bill should include four new major items. It should ensure the provision of nursery education. It should redefine the powers and responsibilities in education of…

Education act scene 3

Colin Mackenzie

It is almost 100 years since Disraeli said: ‘Upon the education of the people of this country, the fate of this country depends’.

Education act scene 4

John Pratt

Lord Palmerston once said that you can't go on legislating for ever. He would therefore approve of the present position in higher education since there is virtually no legislation…

The education of technician engineers

Jack Mansell

The training recommendations issued by the EITB for Technician Engineers is an imposing document and requires careful appraisal for it undoubtedly presents a pattern of training…

A rung up the ladder?

DH Thomas

The author examines the history of the part III examination of the Institution of Electrical Engineers in its role as one entry to the profession of electrical engineering, and…

Air transport engineering

Sandy Buchanan

There can be few people in this country who have not been impressed by the complexity of instruments and controls in the cockpit of a modern transport aircraft — if not the real…

The suitable placement of engineering students

Derrick Bell, Roy Dunstan

The purpose of this research project was to determine more precise methods for the enrolment of 16‐year‐old engineering students when they first commence classes in colleges of…

Motivations of engineering students

Joan Ilivicky

The public image of the engineer is highly favourable. He is regarded as a member of a professional class. He is admired for his skills in mathematics and science, two ‘glamour’…