Commercial Education Commercial education involves more than a training in certain technical subjects, although this is an essential part. It involves the development of the mind to see cause-and-effect relations, and to have a point of view supported by a knowledge of economic and commercial life. This is not accomplished by annexing a commercial course at the end of an academic course, but by organizing the program of studies, beginning with the first year in high school, so that each year a part of the students work is definitely commercial. The time element is as essential in any commercial training that is really educational as in other phases of education. Objects of Commercial Program of Studies The arrangement of a commercial program of studies should be designed to attain certain definite objectives. In order to have an intelligent understanding of the arrangement, it is necessary to know and to understand the objectives. These are: 1. Each years work should be a complete unit, giving the student the kind of training that will be most useful to him should he leave school at the end of that year, and also that will prepare him for the succeeding years work should he remain in school. This should be considered from a broad rather than an ultra utilitarian point of view. 2. The complete high school course should give specialized vocational training in one technical group, such as secretarial, accounting, or retail selling. 3. The required work and the electives of the complete high school course should meet the entrance requirements of such colleges as New York University, School of Commerce, A ccounts, and Finance; The Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, of the University of Pennsylvania ;the University of Wisconsin ;and the University of Cincinnati. 4. The commercial program in common with the other programs of a school will of course have the ai
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive study of commercial education and its role in the development of secondary education in the United States. The author traces the history of commercial education from its humble beginnings in the 19th century to its current status as a vital component of a well -rounded high school curriculum. The book examines the various objectives of commercial education, including the provision of specialized vocational training, the development of general business knowledge, and the promotion of good citizenship. The author also discusses the challenges facing commercial education in the 21st century, such as the changing nature of the workplace and the need for increased global competitiveness. Through a detailed analysis of historical documents, interviews, and case studies, this book provides valuable insights into the evolution of commercial education and its significance in the American educational system. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331138471_0
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