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Role Of Education Is Discussed: This causes society great anxiety over youth unemployment, particularly amongst j young men. The proportion of our lives spent in work, and especially in one secure form of employment, is declining. Responsibilities within homes are altering as a greater part of the family income is earned by women, especially working mothers. Yet these factors rarely seem to be taken into consideration when the role of education is discussed and the form of schooling is decided. Jobs and full employment underline governmental and parental choices, with the idea that there will always be progress.
World War II brought a renewed focus on the role of the school in promoting good health. The traditional equating of health with physical fitness, and health education with physical education, was further perpetuated during this period. During the 1960's this concept was replaced by the identification of health education as a discipline separate from physical education. The School Health Education Study, initiated with private funds in 1961, had the most significant impact in establishing health education as a separate discipline.
1. Who is primarily responsible for our youngest children's education? Who should play a role in their education? What form should their 'education' take? Where should it take place?
2. How do we use research to inform our decision-making? Is there anything more we need to find out before decisions are made?
3. What are the training needs of those working with young children? What form should training take? What should be included? |
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