The History and Growth of Career and Technical Education in America (Paperback)

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Gordon is the first author to provide a relevant, up-to-date synthesis of the history, philosophy, legislation, and organizational/curricular structure of career and technical education. His text offers a detailed and well-documented road map of CTE, from its foundation all the way to its present status. Career and technical educators will find the comprehensive background and research they need on such topics as gender, ethnicity, and special-needs populations as well as the impact of the aging workforce. This well-researched new edition examines the current issues that shape the role of career and technical education in the global economy of the technology-driven twenty-first century. Among the timely topics examined in this well-researched, revised edition are: 1) the roots of CTE in America and an overview of influential leaders in CTE curriculum development; 2) the impact of land-grant institutions on the professional growth of CTE, important factors influencing CTE development, and the evolution and implications of federal CTE legislation; 3) the latest research involving CTE teachers and instructional programs, career and technical student organizations, and the effectiveness of School-to-Work; and 4) a new chapter on twenty-first-century issues and trends impacting the future of CTE.

Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc; 3 edition (July 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577665171
• ISBN-13: 978-1577665175
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #165,888 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars History of Career-Technical Education, August 1, 2007

By	R. S. (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This is an easy read and well documented fact-based book. The author walks you through the roots, growth, impact and challenges of career-technical education in America. You are able not only to read about key scholars that impacted this field but you can also see their photos. The author brings a sound view of the value added of career-technical education, its importance and opportunities to address the needs of a changing global economy. This is a must read for anyone interested in having a better understanding of the history of vocational education/or career-technical education in the USA.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cutting Edge for the global workforce, October 2, 2007

By	Donovan Barnes (Jacksonville, Florida) - See all my reviews

The book is an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing Career and Technical education. The book is loaded with historical facts that were missing from previous text books on career and technical education. A good reference book for your collection. Excelent writing style and great photographs!