ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1945. This book is concerned with the secondary school as it developed since the 1902 Education Act. The author points out the strengths and weaknesses and makes suggestions for their improvement. Chapters are devoted to School Certificate, Religion in Education, Curriculum and Co-education, among other problems. The recent Act and the many official reports on relevant topics are discussed and some of the author’s misgivings are stated.

chapter I|7 pages

What this Book is about

chapter II|16 pages

How a Grammar School Works

chapter III|11 pages

Some Criticisms

chapter IV|11 pages

School Certificate

chapter V|11 pages

Staffs and Head Masters

chapter VI|11 pages

Public Schools

chapter VII|13 pages

Education for Citizenship

chapter VIII|12 pages

Religion in Schools

chapter IX|7 pages

Co-Education

chapter X|12 pages

The Multi-Lateral School

chapter XI|17 pages

Curriculum and Teaching Methods

chapter XII|10 pages

Conclusion