Describes a rationale for awarding credit for experiential learning based on the student's ability to process experience and transfer cognitive and affective perceptions. Lists five general competencies that a student must demonstrate in order to be awarded credit under this rationale. (W.C. Publications, P.O. Box 1578, Montclair, NJ 07042) (NRJ)

Career planning is a lifelong process and should be reflected in the curriculum. Career planning must focus on individual capabilities, values, and preferences and must broaden student horizons to permit informed career choices. Available from W.C. Publications, Inc., P.O. Box 1578, Montclair, NJ 07042. (SK)

Discusses the national perspective on cooperative education, including its role in the areas of economic, technological, and demographic change. Emphasizes the advantages that cooperative education programs offer employers, employees, educational institutions, and students. (W.C. Publications, P.O. Box 1578, Montclair, NJ 07042) (NRJ)

Summarizes the findings of a national study assessing cooperative vocational programs at the secondary level. Highlights the characteristics of successful programs, including teacher-coordinators, participating students, training sponsors, organization and governance, and special populations. Available from W.C. Publications, Inc., P.O. Box 1578,…

Discusses a task analysis survey of cooperative education coordinators in Michigan. Indicates that the majority were teacher-coordinators, i.e., responsible for school-related vocational instruction as well as coordination of students' work experience. Lists coordinator tasks and duties. (Available from W. C. Publications Inc., P.O. Box 1578,…

Discusses aspects of small business management training, especially cooperative education programs and collaborative efforts between businesses and educational institutions. (SK)

Explains the purpose of the National Child Labor Committee and its project to increase and strengthen secondary cooperative education. Includes a discussion of current issues of concern and lists organizational goals. (Available from W. C. Publications Inc., P.O. Box 1578, Montclair, NJ 07042.) (NJ)

Cooperative education provides the opportunity for career development, financial aid, and work experience necessary for after graduation professional employment. This article describes the High School Awareness Program, which provides viable and effective linkages between secondary institutions with cooperative education programs. (Available from…

Discusses the theoretical foundation for experiential learning, provides an overview of cooperative education and experiential models, and identifies some professional resources for developing or expanding experience-based learning opportunities. (Available from W. C. Publications Inc., P.O. Box 1578, Montclair, NJ 07042.) (NJ)

Snell describes three major types of communication. Nine experts discuss effectiveness and list techniques for improving communication in the workplace and between teachers and students. (SK)

The work of the National Child Labor Committee is described, including its study of cooperative work experience and recommendations, and its advocacy of vocational education and cooperative work experience. Arguments for eliminating vocational education are listed and refuted. (CT)

Vocational educators must have good labor market information to make useful plans for vocational education, develop realistic curriculum, and counsel students effectively. There is little cooperation between coordinators and those who find work stations for training purposes. (Available from W. C. Publications Inc., P.O. Box 1578, Montclair, NJ…

Changes in the American work force include more workers, especially women; racial and ethnic composition of the work force; lengthening work lives; decline in union representation; workers' attitudes toward labor and leisure; expansion of a service economy; and projected demand for blue-collar occupations. The effect of these changes on…