Word processing can be integrated into business courses, even if the school system doesn't have funds for word processing equipment. The basics of word processing have always been taught by business education teachers; however, it is now time to integrate more specifics regarding word processing skills, terminology, and concepts. (CT)

The developer of a course given the National Leavey Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education describes the course rationale and units and the overall objectives of enabling students to understand and appreciate the entrepreneurial process, develop a business plan, and use business skills and technology. (SK)

This bibliography presents approximately 125 citations pertaining to business and office education, which were drawn from "Abstracts of Instructional Materials" (AIM), Fall 1967 to Fall 1969. AIM is the quarterly publication which announces the availability of instructional materials acquired and processed by the Educational Resources Information…

This curriculum study focuses on the subject areas of English, mathematics, accounting, shorthand, and typewriting at Kapiolani Community College, Oahu, Hawaii. The author traces the inclusion of these areas in the business education program, as the college evolved from a technical school to a comprehensive junior college. One notable aspect of…

Describes three phases of a career education program developed for K-14 in Wyoming. (JS)

Assertions of successful institution building based on number of books accumulated in business libraries, number of fellows trained overseas, size of enrollments, number of graduates, quantity and cost of equipment, etc. are not the relevant factors in assessing the success of these business education projects. (Author)

Describes the development and success of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' (North Carolina) electronic data processing program, part of the business education curriculum. Discussion covers survey results from businesses and the community, funding and costs, and the possible areas for future curriculum development. (SH)

Explains how instruction and social, economic, and value factors can influence consumer topics. Reports the results of a British Columbia survey which identified 32 core consumer mathematics curriculum areas for secondary schools. (LRA)

The principles for use of the insurance, mercantile, and Lester-Hill simulation techniques in a program of office education are provided in this document. Guidelines for the development and use of such techniques in the classroom are suggested. The chapters outline the basic philosophy of student and business needs, curricular implications,…

This article describes the framework and the methodology necessary to instill sound principles of economic understanding in business education students. Basic economic concepts are listed and discussed, as well as effective educational delivery systems such as games and simulations (examples are included). (CT)