The purpose of this study was to design, construct, and evaluate a self-instructional program of study for basic bibliographic research skills at Mankato State University Memorial Library, allowing for flexibility of time scheduling and previously acquired library skills. An existing syllabus for teaching the use of media resources and services at…

Designed for use either as a self-study tool or as the basis for a five-day workshop, this curriculum package provides public sector trainers with an opportunity to develop and improve their skills in the areas of assessing training needs, designing and conducting training programs, and evaluating training programs. It contains four leader's…

This manual is designed to review those topics which should be considered when initiating a school improvement effort in career education. These materials, representing a one-day workshop, consist of seven activities. Topics covered in the activities are an overview of the workshop, work flow and a work-flow diagram, needs assessment, career…

Designed for use by public participation coordinators in natural resources planning, this manual provides information to aid in the development of a coordinated planning strategy by defining reasonable program goals and following through by selecting appropriate means and methods. In a discussion of the orientation stages of public involvement…

This manual is intended for use in training a local career education program design group in the techniques involved in producing a program design document by giving group members step-by-step, hands-on experience. These materials, representing a one-and-one-half-day workshop consist of ten activities. Topics covered in the activities are an…

This manual is designed to inform local school district personnel of career education concepts and practices. These materials, representing a one-day workshop, consist of nine activities. Topics covered in the activities are an overview of the workshop, definitions of career education, and differences between career and vocational education;…