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Originally published in 1974. Here is a detailed discussion of educational change in New Zealand with implications which should provoke a fresh approach both to the educational tradition in Britain and to the problems of other educational systems which are subject to democratic control. It is primarily concerned with developments in the quarter-century between 1945 and 1970. With frequent reference to events preceding and following this period, the author stresses throughout the professed educational ideal of all post-war New Zealand governments: to provide equality of opportunity in education. He deals with principles of policy and administrative control, including the universities and esti...
"The New Zealand educational system has many distinctive features of great interest to educationalists and general readers, as well as characteristics that indicate its British origins. This comprehensive yet succinct account describes the educational opportunities available to New Zealanders from the pre-school stage on to primary, secondary, tertiary and continuing education. The historical development of the system is outlined, as well as special aspects such as independent schools, Maori and technical education and teacher training ..."--Inside front cover.
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