Course Description

HI356 History of Modern Education 0.5

A survey of the rise of modern education and training systems in Europe and North America since the Enlightenment, and their export to other parts of the world. Topics will include: evolving pedagogical theory and techniques, the growth of state-sponsored education (universities, colleges, institutes and adult education programs), the professionalization of teaching, the role of private and corporate education, and international agencies involved in education.

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