Some of the best educational practices in the world were flourishing in certain Local Education Authorities (LEA) in the UK during the 1960's and 70's. In particular the Nuffield Math and Science projects were seen by the rest of the world as examples of exemplary practice. Educational leaders like Ron Wastnedge, Sir Alec Clegg, Alice Yardley, James Britton deeply understood the art of teaching. I have personally witnessed the fruits of their labours; it can not be described it must be experienced. The death knell of education in the UK sounded with the election of Margaret Thatcher. There is a direct causal link between her election and the 23,000 teacher shortage crisis in the UK that Keith Hudson shared with this list recently.
************************************************** * Brian McAndrews, Practicum Coordinator * * Faculty of Education, Queen's University * * Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6 * * FAX:(613) 533-6596 Phone (613) 533-6000x74937* * e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * * "Education is not the filling of a pail, * * but the lighting of a fire. * * W.B.Yeats * * * **************************************************
