This module (part of a series of 24 modules) is on formulating educational goals and objectives, and methods and rationale for writing them as behavioral statements. The genesis of these materials is in the 10 "clusters of capabilities," outlined in the paper, "A Common Body of Practice for Teachers: The Challenge of Public Law…

This fourth in a series of eight learning modules on professional role and development is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers assistance in developing the attitudes and competencies necessary to carrying out their professional responsibilities in serving the school and community (beyond the specific responsibilities of…

This module on applying curriculum specifics to vocational education is one of a set of four on stages and structure of curriculum development and is part of a larger series of thirty-four modules comprising a core curriculum intended for use in the professional preparation of vocational educators in the areas of agricultural, business, home…

This second in a series of eight learning modules on professional role and development is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers aid in serving their profession by helping them become aware of the various ways they can serve it (e.g., through active support of organizations representing the profession, volunteer work on…

This first in a series of ten learning modules on the establishment of cooperative education guidelines is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teacher-coordinators knowledge of the characteristics of cooperative vocational education and experience in developing criteria for screening prospective students and for evaluating…

This first in a series of eight learning modules on professional role and development is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers aid in learning how to keep up to date and in developing the attitudes and habits which will serve to keep them up to date in their careers as educators. The terminal objective for the module is…

This sixth in a series of eight learning modules on professional role and development is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers preparation for working as cooperating teachers. Focus is on the purposes of laboratory or clinical experience in the teacher education program and on skills needed for planning meaningful…

This seventh in a series of eight learning modules on professional role and development is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers who also serve as cooperating teachers competence in planning the total student teaching experience--planning appropriate activities for student teachers and developing plans for evaluating…

The purpose of this study to develop minicourses in educational media for presentation to inservice teachers through the "week-end college" system at Trenton State College. The minicourses were developed primarily through consultation with experts in the field of educational media and administrators at Trenton State College. In addition to the…

This third in a series of eight learning modules on professional role and development is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers help in developing the basic competencies needed to develop and maintain a personal philosophy of education and ethical standards. The terminal objective for the module is to develop an active…

This second in a series of ten learning modules on coordination of cooperative education is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teacher-coordinators skill in planning and applying procedures and policies for the management of student attendance, transfers, and terminations in a cooperative vocational education program. The…

This seventh in a series of ten learning modules on coordination of cooperative education is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teacher-coordinators competency in planning and providing the necessary coordination and supervision to ensure that the students' experiences on the job are productive and helpful in aiding them to…

This fifth in a series of eight learning modules on professional role and development is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers help in locating and applying for teaching positions that best match their professional beliefs, abilities, and goals and help in planning for professional development. The terminal objective for…

Part of an eight-module, graduate level, competency-based curriculum to prepare specialists in vocational education curriculum development, this module provides information, activities, and experienced designed to develop expertise in writing goal statements, performance and instructional objectives, and in developing instructional plans. Preceded…

This tenth in a series of ten learning modules on coordination of cooperative education is designed to give secondary and postsecondary vocational teacher-coordinators skills to guide students in planning and conducting a successful employer-employee appreciation event (a social event at which food is served and some form of ceremony or…