(This is a relatively short piece on the early development of science teaching in mainly England up until the mid-20th century.
Biographies & Pen Portraits
Certificate of Pre- Vocational Education (CPVE) 1985-early 1990s.
General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQs) 1992-2007.
(GNVQs were introduced in September 1993 after a one year pilot).
The Technical and Vocational Education Initiative (TVEI) 1983- 1997.
Notable Teachers at Finsbury Technical College and the Central Technical College.
H. Armstrong (1848-1937), W.Ayrton (1847-1908), J. Perry (1850-1920) and S.
Hertha (Sarah) Marks Ayrton (1854 – 1923)
Born in Portsea, Hampshire, England and named Phoebe Sarah Marks – she later adopted the first name Hertha after the Teutonic earth goodness.
Higher Education Institutes (HEI) including Universities, the National Colleges and the Polytechnics
Although the history of technical and commercial education did not directly relate to Higher Education (HE) it might be of value to desc
Other Forms of Technical Schools in the Early 20th Century
The need for preliminary technical education and instruction for young people before entering employment in particular trades and occupations had slowly evolved and was finally accepted by the en
Junior Technical Schools (JTS)
Background and Scene Setting.
The Junior Technical School (JTS) movement began in the early 20th century.
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