Corson describes six features of
craftsmanship that he suggests could be
used as discussion points around which
vocational curricula could be developed in
order to reinforce the value that vocational
students see in their work for society:
1 There is no ulterior motive in work
other than the product being made
and the process of its creation.
2 The details of daily work are meaningful
because they are not detached in the
minds of workers from the product of
their work.
3 Workers are free to control their own
working action.
4 Craftsmen are thus able to learn from
their work and to use and develop their
capacities and skills in its prosecution.
5 There is no split of work and play or
work and culture.
6 The work activity of craftsmen
determines and infuses their entire
mode of living (Corson, 1985, p. 295).