Sets out theoretical and policy concepts underpinning careers education and guidance practices in British secondary schools. Concepts are set out in historical order in which they emerged in Britain over past 50 years so that linkages with emergent social conditions and government policies can be indicated. Looks at careers work as matching,…

Discusses the history of career colleges and schools for women from their inception in the 1840s. Indicates that private career schools were far ahead of their time in urging women to become skilled and self-supporting. Looks at six business schools and the women who attended them. (JOW)

Presents framework of changing status of career education in Japan, describing history of career education in that country. Includes chronology of career education in Japan since 1960. Notes that, in future, Japanese career education and guidance programs must bridge gaps between academics and employment, education and occupations, school and…

Recalls the origins of career counseling and sets forth an open-ended list of career counseling concepts relevant to today, on a limitations and opportunities continuum. Limitations include theory, clients and their situations, counselors and the work and marketplace. Opportunities can come from the same sources. (Author/BEF)

Applies developmental-contextual approach to analysis of changes that have occurred in the former Soviet Union and how they may affect individual career development. Presents framework for understanding emerging conceptions of career, describes career development in the Commonwealth of Independent States, and considers adolescent and adult career…

Problems with funding in public schools have caused career education programs to flounder. A brief historical outlook on career education is offered. Suggestions to help preserve this concept are presented, which may be helpful to school management personnel. (DF)

Consists of a compilation of sketches of each of the decades in this century, focusing on vocational education and work, especially in Wisconsin. Emphasizes legislation and world historical events that affected the course of vocational education. (CH)

With the rejuvenation and expansion of state universities through the Morrill Act, the primary objective was to use public higher education as a preparation for work. Land-grant emphases that should be continued and revived are identified, including agriculture, engineering and applied science, education for work and service to the state. (MLW)

When the writer, nine years ago, investigated for the Bureau of Education the subject of education for railroad service, the whole matter was in a very indefinite status. The monograph published at that time was little more than a collation of widely diverse opinions of railroad men. The advance made in the present decade is very surprising to…

These 12 profiles show the successes of workers with various handicaps who can serve as role models for people with disabilities and personalize knowledge for the non-disabled. Each profile begins with a brief remark by the individual on barriers and continues with his or her perspective on the work world and a discussion of his or her experiences…

There is a general demand for information in regard to the condition of drawing and art in the elementary and secondary schools of this and other countries. In partial response to this demand Mr. Royal Bailey Farnum, specialist in drawing and handwork in the New York State Education Department, has prepared this manuscript showing the status of…

This manual is designed to help educators who serve students with learning handicaps to provide transition assistance for their students graduating or leaving the school system. Definitions and procedures adopted by the state of California are used as the basis for the manual. The manual describes the role of special education, the role of parents…

It is generally recognized that knowledge of occupational life is an essential objective of public education. This is based upon the assumption that the normal expectancy for every child is that he will live surrounded by an occupational world and that he himself will follow an occupation for a living. How best to provide adequate instruction in…

This document examines the operation of the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee/State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (NOICC/SOICC) network in 1976-2000. Presented first is an overview of the NOICC/SOICC network that begins by explaining the NOICC's relationship with the SOICCs in activities related to job…

The report presents data and discussion on U.S. education across sectors, as well as the work of the Office of Education. Among topics discussed are education failings, including inadequate budges and ineffective courses, teaching, and curricula; evidence of success; compensatory education; education finance; dropout prevention; minority…