The activities in the publication were developed for use in the exemplary project entitled Models for Career Education in Iowa. Included in the document are an overview of the project's concepts, a diagram of the model for career development being implemented in the project, and an explanation of the model and the self-awareness classroom…

The brief guide, developed as part of an exemplary program for junior high school students, lists educational goals and performance objectives for field trips, especially those of approximately one and one-half hours in length made to industrial establishments. The guide also provides pre- and post-field trip activities for students and guidelines…

The publication of suggested curriculum development activities, developed for the Iowa exemplary career education project, outlines the various aspects of suggested staff responsibilities, lists glossary terms, and discusses K-6 career curriculum project objectives. Also included are a checklist of awareness objectives, a possible sequence of…

An exemplary project was initiated in March of 1977 as a jointly operated project with Arrowhead Area Education Agency 5 and Iowa Central Community College. The purpose of the effort was to analyze the potential and demonstrate the components of the Experience-Based Career Education--Appalachia Education Laboratory (EBCE-AEL) model for mildly…

The handbook provides a guide for elementary school teachers (grades 1 through 6) in developing a curriculum around five general concepts: (1) there is dignity in all work, (2) the life of a culture depends on its workers who produce goods and services, (3) there are many kinds of work, (4) mankind uses tools for work, and (5) work has rewards.…

A four-stage career development model is described encompassing career awareness in grades prekindergarten to 6; career survey, 7-8; career exploration, 9-10; and career preparation, 11-12. The model is based upon teacher commitment, administrator support, staff development, curriculm research and development, guidance, and community involvement.…

The publication's purpose is to suggest procedures and activities for implementing the accommodation phase career education objectives for the Iowa demonstration project. The document is a reference for teachers at the intermediate level and is intended for use in planning classroom activities to meet career education objectives and the needs of…

The purpose of the publication is to suggest procedures and activities for implementing awareness phase career education objectives written for the Iowa demonstration project. It can be used as a reference for primary level teachers in planning classroom activities to meet career education objectives and the needs of their students and community.…

This resource book provides materials and methods for a model Entrepreneurship Training Center (ETC) school-to-work program for rural out-of-school adults. Introductory materials include learning goals within ETC's four curriculum areas, instructional methods, and introduction to key concepts. The remainder of the book is divided into four…

Goals, objectives, and sample units used during Phase II of a career development project conducted by the Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School (CKAVTS) Administrative Center to demonstrate the integration of career development in the classroom are contained in this resource handbook for grades K-12. The materials were developed by…

The curriculum guide describes an exemplary project designed to provide junior high school students with an opportunity to explore careers related to the world of music. The units present objectives, activities, and resources related to the following occupations: pop music artist, professional musician (union), instrumental and vocal music…

The guide, developed as part of an exemplary program for junior high school students, is an independent study unit on careers for use in the ninth grade English curriculum. It provides detailed instructions, illustrated with sample forms, for: applying for a social security card, completing an application for employment, job hunting, writing a…

This publication highlights some of the activities that have been successful career exploration experiences for students. The activities are in response to the Ohio Division of Vocational and Career Education's goal of improving sex equity in vocational and technical education programs. Five activities are described: Career Awareness Program…

Inability to relate classroom experiences to the real world in the community was greatly impeding the learning process for some students. Other students were eager to gain career experiences in the community, yet were unable to do so because of an inflexible school schedule. In an effort to offer these students more relevant learning experiences,…

The Hackensack Career Development Center is a pilot project designed to: (1) make career development learning activities an integral part of the school curriculum from pre-kindergarten through adult education, (2) provide a setting in which experimentation with and evaluation of such activities may be carried on, and (3) offer students and…