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This programme concentrates on the educational system of Britain during the era of local school boards. The role of the state in influencing the system is also highlighted.
This programme concentrates on the educational system of Britain during the era of local school boards. The role of the state in influencing the system is also highlighted.
| Module code and title: | E352, "Education, economy and politics" |
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| Item code: | E352; 01 |
| First transmission date: | 24-02-1973 |
| Published: | 1973 |
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| Duration: | 00:23:52 |
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| Producer: | Ken Little |
| Contributors: | Bob Bell; Ben Cosin |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | 1870 Education Act; 19th Britain; Cheltenham School; Crystal Palace; Curriculum reform; Local school boards; Role of state; Secondary education; Victorian industrial achievements |
| Footage description: | A shot of Englands 'Black Country' of the mid 19th century. Also given is a comment on the growth of industrial expansion and its consequences. The state of the educational system of the time if given as well as the types of school in existence. Clips of how they were run are shown Bob Bell comments on the state of secondary education during this period and a comparison is made with other countries where school curricula were more adventurous Ben Cosin on curriculum reform and the role of politics in effecting it. He mentions two events that led to parlimentary action in education reform. Ben Cosin comments on the great exhibition at Crystal Palace in 1851 and its significance in Victorian industrial achievements. The educational benefits derived from the Exhibition are also highlighted. Opinions held about the educational system of the time are given in the backgound. Excerpt from the 1870 Education Act are also read. Bob Bell comments on the 1870 Act. Clips are shown about the consequences of the Act and commentary is given in the background. The variation in policy of local school board and the consequences that ensued are mentioned as being part of a report of the Committee of the Council on Education 1870-71. What the educational system had to offer is shown in clips and the problems are also highlighted. Bob Bell comments on what educational system evolved from the legislations of the 1860's and 1870's. Shots of various scenes are screened with comments given in the background. Shots of Bob Bell talking about the emphasis placed on examination in the new secondary schools. The success of Cheltenham School in open competition is highlighted. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/70720 |
| Production number: | 00525_6035 |
| Videofinder number: | 3975 |
| Available to public: | no |
