John Tomlinson (educationalist)
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- For the opera singer of this name, see John Tomlinson (bass)
Professor John Tomlinson (born April 24, 1932, died August 6, 2005) was a leading British educationalist. He began his career as a teacher before becoming a local authority education officer and later professor of education at Warwick University.
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.
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- Obituary in The Guardian - accessed 30 August 2005
- Obituary in The Times - accessed 30 August 2005
