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In this programme Bob Bell, Lecturer in Educational Studies, and author of the linked correspondence text, takes a very personal view in his tour d'horizon of the development of Scottish education.... His analogies with developments elsewhere are evoked in visual, verbal and musical imagery. The polemical style of the programme "is intended" as an introduction to the course unit rather than the customary follow-up.
In this programme Bob Bell, Lecturer in Educational Studies, and author of the linked correspondence text, takes a very personal view in his tour d'horizon of the development of Scottish education.... His analogies with developments elsewhere are evoked in visual, verbal and musical imagery. The polemical style of the programme "is intended" as an introduction to the course unit rather than the customary follow-up.
| Module code and title: | E221, Decision making in British education systems |
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| Item code: | E221; 02 |
| First transmission date: | 23-03-1974 |
| Published: | 1974 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:16 |
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| Producer: | Ken Little |
| Contributor: | Bob Bell |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Cliff Hanley; Musical imagery; Personal view; Scottish education; Visual/verbal imagery |
| Footage description: | Credits. Shots of various Scottish Flags, Stirling and Solway Firth. Bob Bell outside Edinburgh Castle, Parliament House in Edinburgh. Bell briefly describes Scotland's gradual loss of independence and its growing domination from London. He poses the question "How independent is Scotland". Shots of Edinburgh, Holyrood Palace. Short sequence by Cliff Hanley in full Scottish dress blaming Harry Lauder for spreading false picture of Scots, thereby ossifying popular culture. A non tradition being continued. Bell continues talking about differences between Scotland and the rest of the U.K. In a pub he talks of different drinks, papers, food etc. There are two important administrative differences - the Law Courts and the Established Church. Has resulted in different traditions in education. More generalist. Again how independent is Scotland, economically and culturally. Shots of Bell in pub, the Royal Mile and Princes St., Edinburgh. Film of procession of Moderator of General Assembly of Scotland (inc. W. Wilson). More general shots of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities and general Scottish scenery (inc. Highland Cow) Song by Robert Wilson. "My Scottish Homeland" Bell seated in Clyde Ferry discusses economic and political connections and how important they are for nationalist thinking. Bell discusses problem of Clydeside shipbuilding and how now American owned, it has been rejuvenated by building oil rigs. Is internationally involved. Shots of Clyde, shipyards (John Brown's) cranes and various operations, e.g. welding, joining, painting etc. Song: 'The Ballad of the Q4'. Bell returns to Edinburgh to talk of Scottish educational practice supposedly more democratic than in England. The rise of the middle classes saw the rise in influence of English traditions. Bell talks of separate examination system and how if this part is eroded by English influences then the different education system itself will collapse. Shots of Edinburgh 'Close and tenement' areas, aerial view of whole city. Close ups of Edinburgh Academy and the Royal High School. Song: "Our wee school" by The Corries. Bell discusses Scottish cultural institutions and points out how it shows that Scotland is part of the main streams of art. He emphasises this point with the faceless character of modern building, which is truly international. Is this another indication that separate Scottish structures are outmoded? Song: "The Scottish M.P." by N.Denver. Bell concludes by asking what paths are open to fervent Scottish politicians, or is nationalism anachronistic. After all Scotland, in education as in other things has always had a lot to offer other countries and can still do so. But nationalism or U.K. regionalism? Shots of Glasgow University. National Monument in Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle in the distance |
| Production number: | 00525_6054 |
| Videofinder number: | 624 |
| Available to public: | no |
