Education + Training: Volume 31 Issue 1

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EDITORIAL — THE OLDEST PROFESSION CAN LOOK AFTER ITSELF

The Centre for the Study of the Professions, the first of its kind in the United Kingdom, was formed at Aston University Business School last September in response to a number of…

Engineering training

Shake‐up for Engineering Training. The Chairman of the Engineering Industry Training Board had some strong words for the top engineering employers of the West Midlands. Speaking…

Audio visual aids

The Video Visualiser provides instant projection of any visual information on to a television monitor or video screen without advance preparation, which offers a professional

The Currency of English

Richard Francis

This article emphasises the concern that standards in the teaching,understanding and use of the English language are in danger and that thedanger is one of confusion. The…

Follett – The Pre‐Emptive Manageress

Pauline Graham

A biography of Mary Parker Follett (1868‐1933) who was one of themost profound philosophers on business management. Her education, careerand philosophies are described and the…

Careers

The Business & Technician Education Council has recently published a short handbook The Road to Success — A Guide for Parents (7 pp. A4) which provides a full background on BTEC

Educational Requirements in Europe

An advance report of a wide‐ranging education study undertaken bythe European Round Table in 1987 which was initiated on the premise thatthe competence of individuals and the…

Transatlantic Comparisons in Education

Edgar Baker

Four publications providing an interesting contrast in nationalstyles are reviewed, including discussion on: changing trends andpractices in the education systems in the USA and…

Preparing Youth for Europe

As the prospect of a single European market approaches, theEuropean School of Management is providing courses which will ensure menand women are educated not just academically but…

Cover of Education + Training

ISSN:

0040-0912

Online date, start – end:

1959

Copyright Holder:

Emerald Publishing Limited

Open Access:

hybrid

Editor:

  • Dr Martin McCracken