Fostering ‘habits of reflection, independent study and free inquiry’: An analysis of the short-lived phenomenon of general/liberal studies in english vocational education and training

Journal of Vocational Education and Training

Volumn 60, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 61-74

  Bailey, Bill ^a   Unwin, Lorna ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Further education curriculum; Liberal education; Technical and vocational education; Young people and work

Indexed keywords

EID: 84909101774     PISSN: 13636820     EISSN: 17475090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13636820701828861     Document Type: Article

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