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Norrell, Robert J. – 1990
This book tells the story of engineering education at the University of Alabama, written in observation of the sesquicentennial of the College of Engineering. It explores the history of technological education in the United States, looking for southern regional variations. The book also documents the connections between technological education and…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Educational Change, Educational Development, Educational History
Frantz, Nevin R., Jr., Ed. – 1974
This collection of readings was prepared for vocational and technical educators who are interested in individualized instruction. The material provides an overview of individualized instruction in vocational and technical education as well as its development, implementation, practice and evaluation. The book is divided into four parts. Part 1…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Evaluation, Individualized Instruction, Individualized Programs
Wenrich, Ralph C.; Wenrich, J. William – 1974
A volume in the Merrill Series in Career Programs, this book is an attempt to analyze and interpret changes in vocational and technical education and the public attitude toward it, and to suggest ways in which administrators might use this information in planning and operating programs that prepare youth and adults for employment and help to…
Descriptors: Accountability, Career Education, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Ishumi, Abel G. M. – 1994
This book provides an historical and comparative review of educational policies and practices in eight countries of eastern and southern Africa in the period since political independence. These policies and educational changes were articulated in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, decades characterized by high socioeconomic and political expectations.…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Educational Change
American Vocational Association, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1971
Prepared by a group of professional leaders in agriculture and agricultural education throughout the United States, the pamphlet focuses on broad planning and leadership for the future in the field of agricultural education. An introductory section which traces influences on vocational education program development is followed by a section…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agricultural Education, Cooperative Programs, Coordination
Kenneke, Larry J.; And Others – 1973
Stressing articulation from "cradle to grave" for learners in organized educational programs, this book takes cognizance of the breadth of offerings in modern educational systems, the trend toward articulated career education curricula along the educational ladder and from agency to agency, and the fact that not all curricula can be developed…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Career Counseling, Career Education, Career Guidance
Wentling, Tim L.; Lawson, Tom E. – 1975
Designed to serve as a handbook and guide, the comprehensive book addresses itself to educational evaluation for teachers and administrators of occupational education in public elementary/secondary/postsecondary programs and for administrators and personnel connected with private instructional programs in schools and industrial programs. However,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Career Awareness, Career Education, Check Lists
Fagan, Carol; Lumley, Dan – 1997
This book, written to help educators with little or no experience in tech prep, presents a step-by-step process showing how to plan, develop, and implement a tech prep program. It shows how schools can work collaboratively with businesses to organize programs that give students the core, technical, and specialty skills and proficiencies they need.…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Articulation (Education), Curriculum Development, Education Work Relationship
Strong, Merle E.; Schaefer, Carl J. – 1975
Intended for teachers and administrators in trade, industrial, and technical education, the book is organized so that each chapter may stand on its own. A broad spectrum of areas is covered in the 13 chapters: (1) historical background; (2) trade and industrial education and the labor market; (3) definition and objective of trade, industrial, and…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Educational Administration, Educational History, Educational Objectives
West, Bill R. – 1978
This position paper describes Indiana's research goals and efforts to develop a student-centered, industry-referenced approach to performance based vocational education (PBVE) programs and curricula. The introductory section traces the state's efforts to establish priorities and systematically develop performance based programs and describes…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Auto Mechanics, Competency Based Education, Cooperative Programs
Hull, Dan, Comp.; Parnell, Dale, Comp. – 1991
Designed to serve as a "how to" guide for policymakers, and state, federal, and institutional leaders, as well as public school and higher education practitioners interested in developing a Tech Prep/Associate Degree (TPAD) consortium, this book provides a detailed synthesis of successful TPAD consortia and programs. The first five…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Articulation (Education), Associate Degrees, College School Cooperation
Knowles, Malcolm S. – 1994
This book, which is a revised version of a book first published in 1962, examines the present state of the field of adult education (AE) by examining its origins and patterns of growth. Part 1, which traces the emergence of institutions for the education of adults, covers the following topics: colonial foundations and antecedents in 1600-1779…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Agricultural Education, Apprenticeships
Poonwassie, Deo H., Ed.; Poonwassie, Anne, Ed. – 2001
This document contains 20 papers on the fundamentals of adult education and foundations, practices, and issues for lifelong learning. The following papers are included: "The Metamorphoses of Andragogy" (James A. Draper); "Stages in the Development of Canadian Adult Education" (Gordon Selman); "Philosophical…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning
