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Mazzatenta, Ernest – 1983
To develop a profile of inhouse, company teachers of technical communication, a six-page questionnaire was administered to technical writing teachers. Of the 52 respondents, 24 offered both formal inhouse courses and informal training while 22 conducted only formal courses. Titles, course outlines, and other survey comments revealed that many…
Descriptors: Business, Course Content, Educational Research, Inservice Education
Missouri Univ., Columbia. Instructional Materials Lab. – 1994
This curriculum guide was developed as a resource for teachers to help students gain experience in and understanding of all aspects of the industry they are preparing to enter. It is designed to allow instructors to integrate knowledge of "All Aspects of the Industry" (AAOI), as mandated by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act of…
Descriptors: Business, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Employment Potential
Download full textSticht, Thomas G.; Mikulecky, Larry – 1984
This monograph describes the job-related basic skills requirements of the work force and explores ways of developing and improving the reading, writing, and computational abilities of workers. The paper first examines trends that are influencing the demand for basic skills, such as the decline in youth population and the increase in service and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Business, Employment Potential
Putnam and Northern Westchester Counties Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Yorktown Heights, NY. – 1983
The documents aggregated here comprise the grade six unit of a career education curriculum designed for migrant students. Focusing on marine science, business, and office occupations, the combined teacher and student logs contain learning activities related to nine jobs: hydrographer, marine biologist, fish hatchery technician, boat builder,…
Descriptors: Business, Career Education, Cognitive Development, Educational Games
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1979
One of a series of units designed to acquaint secondary school students with business issues, this packet focuses on the complex and controversial topic of energy technology. In a 5-day simulation, students play the roles of energy commission members, and business, local, and public interest group witnesses who must determine whether to build a…
Descriptors: Business, Conflict Resolution, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Decision Making
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1982
One of a series of units designed to acquaint secondary school students with business issues, this packet focuses on the decisions facing American companies doing business in South Africa. Teacher and student materials are provided in separate sections. The teacher's guide presents an overview, objectives, five detailed lesson plans, suggested…
Descriptors: Business, Business Responsibility, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Decision Making
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1983
One of a series of secondary level units on business issues, this packet focuses on the relationship between business and young employees. The packet contains a teacher's guide and a student activity section. Within the teacher's guide, an overview of activities, objectives, and time frame precedes summaries of five daily lesson plans. Also…
Descriptors: Business, Case Studies, Economics Education, Employee Attitudes
