In recognition of the importance of education attainment to individual economic mobility and state workforce development needs, state leaders are advancing policies to support access to pathways into postsecondary education, training and the workforce. Although college and career readiness has long been a priority for policymakers, a growing…

An analysis of both theoretical and empirical literature suggests that career counselling should begin in childhood and that it should be an ongoing process based on a narrative approach. The basis of this paradigm is an insightful reflection over one's life history, which requires tapping into the capacities of autobiographical memory. At the…

The purpose of this study is to develop an understanding of the ways in which educational experiences might differ between a regional vocational technical high school (RVTH) and short-term career-training programs. A particular regional vocational technical high school was selected for its outstanding academic records and placement rates, and a…

"Shake, Rattle, & Roll" is a new program developed by The Actuarial Foundation with Scholastic, provides dynamic real-world math content designed to build student skills while showing students the relevance of math to understanding their world and planning for their future. Math skills are increasingly important for students. According to the U.S.…

The term "integrated curriculum" has many different, sometimes conflicting, meanings to educators. In this manual, integrated curriculum refers to the materials and pedagogical strategies used by "multidisciplinary" teams of teachers to organize their instruction so that students are encouraged to make meaningful connections…

The purpose of these modules is to provide an introduction to the world of probability and statistics to accelerated mathematics students at the high school level. The modules also introduce students to real world math concepts and problems that property and casualty actuaries come across in their work. They are designed to be used by teachers and…

Career and technical education, often referred to as vocational education, has shifted its focus in the past 85 years from preparing students for work right after high school to preparing them to continue their education throughout their lifetime to keep up with changes in the workplace. This article provides resources for CTE educators to follow…

Sixteen resources for career education materials are described. (AG)

The document, part of the "Career Survival Skills Kit" (Described in CE 001 445), contains 55 master data sheets to be used in conjunction with the teacher's manual (CE 001 447). Specific instructions as to the use of the sheets are found in the "Procedures" section of the teacher's manual. It is possible to make at least fifty…

A description of a teaching unit on career education taught at Benjamin Tasker Junior High School, Prince George's County, Maryland. (HB)

The Policeman OCCUPAC is described as a representative example of 15 career education kits (OCCUPACS), designed for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, which include slides, tapes, equipment, and materials used in various occupations; suggestions for decision making simulation activities; and manipulatives of all kinds from actual job…

Twenty-three sources for films, filmstrips, books, measuring instruments and other resource materials are listed, with brief comments about some of their products. (SA)

As a supplement to a bibliography of career education instructional materials (available as ED 068 627), this publication includes abstracts and indexes of additional instructional materials for career education that were acquired by Palo Alto Educational Systems in a national search under a subcontract with The Center for Vocational and Technical…

The document contains titles of materials in career/vocational education for the handicapped which are available at the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies (Institute, West Virginia). Section I provides the title, author, publisher, copyright date (when available), and brief description of approximately 140 instructional materials. A second…

Toys and educational materials that avoid sex stereotyping are cataloged. Black-and-white photographs of the materials accompany written descriptions and prices. Books, posters, games, puzzles, costumes, dolls, and construction sets are included. Many items intended for classroom use are listed, including career and sex education materials. (KB)