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ERIC Number: EJ347897
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Education--Art or Science?
Skilbeck, Malcolm
Scottish Educational Review, v18 n1 p15-21 May 1986
Investigates origins and growth of the idea that education is a science. Explores meaning of science and draws analogy between teaching and craftsmanship. Argues that educational sciences have significant contributions to make to fields like curriculum development. (LFL)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Educational Research, Educational Trends, Foundations of Education, Scientific Enterprise, Teaching (Occupation)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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