The Condition and Tendencies of Technical Education in GermanyChamberlain, Arthur Henry
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The Condition and Tendencies of Technical Education in Germany
Chamberlain, Arthur Henry
Technical education -- Germany
Arithmetic 2
Algebra 2
Geometry 2
Trigonometry 2
Analytical geometry and calculus 1
Mathematical problems involving physics and mechanics 2
Descriptive geometry 4
Bookkeeping 2
Physics 4
Mechanics 2
Electro-technics 4
Chemistry 4
Chemistry and pharmacy 4
Free-hand drawing 2-4
Aquarelle 4
Projection 4
Ornament 4
Trade drawing according to occupation 4
Modeling in wax and clay 4
Decorative painting 4
In addition to the foregoing, school number two offers:
Chasing 4
Practical wrought-iron work 4
Sketching and calculating the elements of machinery 2
The courses continue for two years.
It is interesting to note that whereas certain enactments are in force
regarding the Sunday sessions of the Fortbildungsschulen, there are no
such restrictions placed upon the Fachschulen, Sunday morning classes
being held at the discretion of the school authorities.
Let us refer to our table of single trade schools as given above. The
statements which follow have in most cases been taken from data relating
to the schools of Berlin, and may be said to fairly represent the
general existing conditions throughout the Empire.
In the school for bakers, instruction is given one day weekly for two
and one half hours. The theoretical work (which in common with all such
work in the regular trade schools, is related directly to the particular
trade under discussion) is made up of chemistry and bookkeeping.
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