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Dunn-Rankin, Patricia; Beil, Drake – 1989
This literature review observes that (1) there is an increasing need for enhancing job literacy skills among workers; (2) workplace literacy programs cover both basic literacy and job-related technical training; (3) successful curricula use job-related tasks and materials; and (4) management needs to be heavily involved and committed if a program…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Communication Skills
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 1978
The concern of educators and the general public over the decline in basic skills achievement of students nationwide has led to a national push for results-oriented instruction and educational accountability. Many states are developing tests for life-related competencies which students should master during the schooling process. States moving…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Daily Living Skills
Arllen, Nancy L.; Gable, Robert A. – 1992
This paper examines the nature of student conduct disorders, including both the origin and treatment of such disorders. In Part I, distinguishing characteristics of the syndrome are discussed and issues related to philosophy, definition, and delivery of services are considered. Two major subcategories of conduct disorder, socialized and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Educational Environment
Pipho, Chris – 1980
This guide to legislation and state board of education policy on minimum competency testing is designed to explain the legal basis for minimum competency testing mandates in the various states. Specifically, it explores: the differences between board mandates and state legislation; details of the requirements--subject areas, grade promotion and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Board of Education Policy, Citizen Participation, Educational Legislation
Badway, Norena; Grubb, W. Norton – 1997
This first volume of a sourcebook presents a framework for identifying best practices of integrating career preparation into the community college. An introduction identifies seven domains of competency critical for postsecondary students: foundation academic competencies, education for citizenship, job specific/technical skills, career…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Basic Skills, Career Education, Career Exploration
Learning and Skills Development Agency, London (England). – 2003
This publication is a summary of the E2E (Entry to Employment) Learning Framework that provides guidance on program implementation. (E2E is a new learning program for young people not yet ready or able to enter Modern Apprenticeship programs, a Level 2 program, or employment directly.) Section 2 highlights core values to which all involved should…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Career Awareness, Curriculum, Developed Nations
Ni Cheallaigh, Martina, Ed. – 2002
This document presents outcomes of a review of the Memorandum on Lifelong Learning (LL) consultation reports from member states of the European Commission and EEA (European Economic Area) countries that collected all views on how best to make progress in implementing LL at local, regional, and national levels. Section 1 provides an overview of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Citizenship
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park. Inst. for the Study of Adult Literacy. – 1999
The Framework of Work Based Foundation Skills Project was undertaken to facilitate development of Pennsylvania's new workforce investment system Team PA CareerLink by identifying and developing common definitions of the foundation skills all workers need to function effectively in any workplace. A framework of 19 work-based foundation skills and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Basic Skills, Competence
Rodenstein, Judith, Ed.; Lambert, Roger, Ed. – 1982
This document is a collection of 46 papers concerning the use of microcomputers in vocational education. Most of the papers relate hands-on experiences that vocational educators in various parts of the country have had with microcomputers in vocational education subjects, while others include suggested ways of coping with computer introduction,…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Basic Skills, Business Education, Computer Assisted Instruction
Packer, Arnold C.; Brainard, Scott – 2003
Foremost among efforts over the last decade to improve the work-related skills required of all young people to meet the demands of American's workplaces was the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills Commission (SCANS). Integral to SCANS were its three-part foundation (basic skills, thinking skills, and personal qualities) and these…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education
Brown, Amy – 2001
This guide distills lessons from an extensive body of research into practical advice for policymakers and practitioners concerned with helping hard-to-employ individuals find jobs and succeed in the work force. Part 1 examines the following topics: characteristics of the hard-to-employ; the prevalence of various barriers to employment; and the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Agency Cooperation, Basic Skills, Career Counseling