The foundation and development of learned and professional organisations representing science and technical disciplines is a fascinating study in its own right.
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The History of Technical and Commercial Examinations
This short history of technical and commercial examinations describes the developments of the examination system from the mid-19th century to the present time. It complements the history of technical education and is significant because it shows how this form of assessment and formal education of competence and fitness developed to validate technical and commercial education… Read more »
A Short History of Technical Education –Glossary
All areas of human activity create and develop their own specialist language. The area of education and training is no exception to this rule and acronyms, abbreviations and special terms abound.
A Short History of Technical Education – Appendices
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A Short History of Technical Education
This short history of technical education and training describes the developments of technical education and training from medieval times to the present time. Read…
Chapter 5 – The Dissenting Academies, the Mechanics’ Institutions and Working Men’s Colleges
The Dissenting Academies – Warrington Academy
As mentioned in chapter 1 religion has influenced the development of technical education in England.
Chapter 4 – Promoting Public Interest and Awareness in Science and Technology – Early Groups, Societies and Movements
Introduction
The previous chapters of this history have attempted to provide the background and context for the issues that have dominated and shaped the development of technical educatio
Chapter 3 – The Guilds and Apprenticeships
The first two chapters attempted to set the scene and identify and summarise the issues and factors that have dominated and bedevilled the development of technical and vocational education.
Chapter 2 – The Industrial Revolution and the Role of Science and Technology in the Development of Technical Education.
Appendices
To add value to the histories I have included a number of appendices that will hopefully provide additional information and background about technical education and training and technical and comme
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