Back to the future: are Britain’s reforms of post‐16 education working?

Abstract

Examines the issues raised by “Dearing 2” (“Review of 16/19 Qualifications” Dearing, 1996) in the light of the change of government in the UK in May 1997. Presents a brief summary of findings of Anglo/German studies published between 1991 and 1994 and submitted as evidence to the Dearing review. Outlines the various metaphors which are used to describe approaches to education and entering the workforce. Advocates a “climbing frame” approach, whereby individuals can reach the top by many different routes and modes of learning. Argues that education needs to be transformative, not reproductive, in view of rapid advances in technology and that education needs to plant the seeds for life‐long learning.

Citation

Evans, K. (1998), "Back to the future: are Britain’s reforms of post‐16 education working?", Education + Training, Vol. 40 No. 1, pp. 15-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/00400919810203544