A need exists for research in the area of professional development of Career and Technology Education (CTE) educators. This study examined professional development for the business educator, compared to other CTE educators in Maryland. The purpose of this quantitative study was to ascertain the following: (a) if and how subject-related…

The purpose of this study was to examine the (a) perceptions held by high school business education department chairpersons regarding the characteristics of individuals entering and remaining in the teaching profession and (b) characteristics of schools that have been successful in recruiting and retaining business education teachers. The findings…

The purpose of this qualitative study was to analyze the way three technology-trained business education teachers deliver content knowledge with the Internet in the traditional classroom. Interviews and observations were conducted to achieve this goal. Findings revealed that the three teachers experienced much difficulty in understanding teaching…

Few women major in Management Information Systems (MIS). The purpose of this paper is to examine the reasons for women's underrepresentation in MIS. In addition to examining gender differences, an important and novel goal of this study is to examine intra-gender differences in undergraduate students, i.e., differences among female MIS majors and…

A study identified the perceptions of high school business educators (n=260) in relation to tech prep program and articulation issues. Although tech prep was considered academically challenging, achievement improvements have not been documented; opportunities for team teaching have not increased; and business support has not been well developed.…

Of 392 business teachers who responded (61%), 208 taught ethics. The majority perceived themselves prepared to teach ethics. Those with 1-10 years of teaching experience felt better prepared than those with more experience. Half taught ethics by personal choice, 32.7% were required to teach it. (SK)

Washington high school principals (248 of 350) reported that (1) an adequate pool of business teacher candidates existed (although one-third questioned its quality and quantity); (2) demand for new business teachers and curriculum is expected to increase; and (3) predicted numbers of business teacher graduates do not meet predicted demand. (SK)

Thirty-six participants and four observers representing 34 states attended the practicum at the Utah State University campus in Logan, July 8-19, 1968. The purpose was to provide high school business teachers with practical knowledge, experience, and materials for designing and operating simulated business offices in their classrooms. The…

The Teachers' Attitude Survey was administered to business teachers at 200 Ohio high schools to determine teacher opinions of microcomputers in the classroom. The overall attitude of business educators was positive. Implications of study results are examined. (CT)

Despite the national, state, and local emphasis on academic progress and standards, the curricular needs of the 3 million highly talented and gifted youth in the U.S. generally have not been embraced as a priority. In many high schools, academically precocious students are expected to progress on their own. The Individuals with Disabilities…

Mount Diablo High School (California) and Pacific Bell's successful partnership is based on (1) willingness of parties to make time commitments; (2) allowing students to develop relationships with business volunteers; (3) patience; (4) constant monitoring; and (5) consideration of how the business partner can help educators achieve their goals for…

Responses from 196 of 404 secondary business teachers in Wisconsin indicated the majority used the Internet extensively; there no differences related to school size or teaching experience. Current information and student motivation were positive features; controlling student access and difficulty accessing sites were drawbacks. Insufficient…

Survey responses from 191 South Dakota high school business teachers indicated that 98% use computers in teaching noncomputer-oriented courses, primarily using word processing, accounting, grading, simulation and spreadsheet software. They felt computers enhance instructional quality, increase student interest, and help match abilities to tasks.…

An instrument to measure self-directed workplace learning was field tested with two samples of high school business teachers (n=240 and 540). The revised instrument had strong reliability and content and construct validity. It incorporates social, instrumental, and personal variables of self-directed learning in natural, noninstitutional settings.…