The Dutch Woodbrookers' Movement and the Development of Residential Adult Education in The Netherlands, 1903-41.

Hake, Barry J.

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Dutch Woodbrookers' Movement and the Development of Residential Adult Education in The Netherlands, 1903-41.

Hake, Barry J.

History of Education, v25 n4 p335-51 Dec 1996

Profiles an attempt at adult residential education known as the Woodbrookers' movement in the Netherlands from 1903-1941. Imported from England, the Woodbrookers' emphasized the precepts of Christian Socialism taught through weekend meetings and summer schools. Discusses the relationship between this movement and the Scandinavian folk high schools. (MJP)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational History, Folk Schools, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Humanistic Education, Labor Education, Nonschool Educational Programs, Nontraditional Education, Progressive Education, Social Attitudes, Social Responsibility, Socialism, Values Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands

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