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Practical Work in British School Science during the Second Half of the 19th Century  

Song, Jin-Woong (Seoul National University)
Cho, Sook-Kyoung (Korea Science Foundation)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.22, no.5, 2002 , pp. 970-990 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examines how practical work in science was introduced in British schools and became an important part of school science activities during the second half of the 19th century. Firstly, the establishment of a national education system in Britain is reviewed. Secondly, a general development of school science teaching is summarized with a special attention to students' enrollment in science subjects. Thirdly, the practical work in elementary schools are discussed in relation to the introduction of Object Lessons in curriculum. Then, the situations of practical work in science in secondary schools, particularly in Organized Science Schools and some famous public schools, are illustrated. Finally, the overall development until present days is critically discussed in relation to the types and aims of practical work in science.
Keywords
practical work; Britain; school science; 19th century; Victorian science;
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