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ERIC Number: EJ435021
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-5698
Taking Care of Business: Vocationalism, Competence, and the Enterprise Culture.
Hyland, Terry
Educational Studies, v17 n1 p77-87 1991
Describes an increasing shift in the British educational system toward vocationalism. Recognizes proliferation of the belief that education primarily should prepare the student for work. Differentiates between industry's profit-making goal and education's complex range of functions. Expresses concern that society emphasizes individualism as opposed to an other-regarding morality. (DK)
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Corporate Support, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Foreign Countries, Individualism, Moral Values, Postsecondary Education, School Business Relationship, Social Attitudes, Vocational Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Curriculum Emphases; United Kingdom