This study identifies, by questionnaire, perceptions and reactions of elected state association business education leaders with regard to selected problems, issues, and trends. The study also compared what the various state associations are currently doing about identified problems to what they felt they should be doing. (CT)

Discusses teaching problems in business education and the differences in the perception of these problems by business education teachers and administrators. (JOW)

A comparison of accounting instructors and practicing accountants indicates that both groups agree on the emphasis instructors should place on course content items. The results also indicate that the Q-sort is a powerful tool for assessing certain aspects of occupational curricula. (Author/JH)

A survey of 562 Illinois secondary students and 45 business teachers found limited acceptance by students (especially males) of administrative support occupations. Teachers had misconceptions of students' attitudes toward these occupations. Influential factors were stereotypes, perceptions of low pay, and the attitude that computer use was a male…

The purpose of this article is to encourage educators to include more decision-making opportunities by using two proven teaching methods--case studies and role playing. It focuses on specific skills that can be taught and the elements of an appropriate classroom environment that assist students in practicing decision making. (JOW)