Education--Art or Science?.

Skilbeck, Malcolm

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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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