John Tomlinson (educationalist)
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Professor John Tomlinson (April 24, 1932 – August 6, 2005) was a leading British education
alist. He began his career as a teacher before becoming a local authority education officer and later professor of education at University of Warwick
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Tomlinson served as chairman of the Schools Council from 1978 to 1981; of the Society of Education Officers from 1982 to 1985; and of the Royal Society of Arts
from 1989 to 1991. He was also a leading figure behind the formation of the General Teaching Council
.
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
alist. He began his career as a teacher before becoming a local authority education officer and later professor of education at University of Warwick
University of Warwick
The University of Warwick is a public research university located in Coventry, United Kingdom...
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Tomlinson served as chairman of the Schools Council from 1978 to 1981; of the Society of Education Officers from 1982 to 1985; and of the Royal Society of Arts
Royal Society of Arts
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce is a British multi-disciplinary institution, based in London. The name Royal Society of Arts is frequently used for brevity...
from 1989 to 1991. He was also a leading figure behind the formation of the General Teaching Council
General Teaching Council for England
The General Teaching Council for England is the professional body for teaching in England. The GTC was established by the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998 which set two aims:...
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