This paper explains the process by which Middlesex County College (MCC) translated a taxonomy of the functions of dental x-ray technologists into a curriculum guide for its dental radiography program. After noting the limited use of taxonomies, the paper describes MCC's curriculum project during which: (1) the developing a curriculum (DACUM)…

When comparing the DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) and curriculum conference methods of curriculum development, one finds that the product goals of the two methods differ but the process goals are similar. Both seek to generate information from a select group on which to base curriculum development, but the end product of DACUM is a chart that…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT IS TO EXPLAIN HOW BASIC OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION FROM A JOB ANALYSIS IS USED TO SHOW THE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG JOBS AND TO ESTABLISH COURSES OF STUDY FOR OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION. IT WAS DEVELOPED UNDER TITLE VIII OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT OF 1958. TOPICS COVERED ARE THE FIELD OF WORK, JOB RELATIONSHIPS, JOB…

This paper concentrates on two aspects in the development of curriculums for technical training: the identification of curriculum content for specific courses of study; and the organization of such content in training programs. Seven steps in the HumRRO procedure for systematic curriculum engineering are identified: determining the performance…

This "Guide" is intended for educators who have been mandated to develop or modify an educational program's curriculum. The guide presupposes the formulation of an exit-profile and focuses exclusively on activities after the exit-profile has been developed. The development of a curriculum is based on an exit-profile that mirrors the…

A REFERENCE BASE OF GENERAL ABILITIES DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY TECHNICIAN OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH CAN BE TRANSLATED INTO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CONTENT INCLUDES (1) A FACILITY WITH MATHEMATICS WITH THE ABILITY TO USE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY AS TOOLS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS THAT MAKE USE OF SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES, (2) A…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS TO HELP STATES ORGANIZE AND OPERATE PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE VIII OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT OF 1958 FOR THE TRAINING OF CHEMICAL AND METALLURGICAL TECHNICIANS. SUGGESTED IS A RATIONALE FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT WHICH INCLUDES -- (1) IDENTIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONS, (2) ANALYSIS OF JOB…

INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO HELP THE STATES ORGANIZE AND OPERATE PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE VIII OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT OF 1958. IT EXPLAINS HOW BASIC OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION RESULTING FROM JOB ANALYSIS IS USED TO DETERMINE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG JOBS IN ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING, THE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB…

The taxonomy of the functions of dental x-ray technologists presented in this report resulted from a dental radiography curriculum development project undertaken at Middlesex County College (MCC) in 1981. After an introductory section citing arguments for creating taxonomies of objectives, the report explains the impetus for the curriculum…

An effort was undertaken to develop a job-oriented basic skills curriculum appropriate for the acoustic sensor operations area, which includes members of four ratings: ocean systems technician, aviation antisubmarine warfare operator, sonar technician (surface), and sonar technician (submarine). Analysis of the job duties of the four ratings…

To identify appropriate content for pharmacy technician training programs, this meeting brought together staff members of the Allied Health Professions Projects and 10 committee members representing professional associations and hospital pharmacy administration. The purpose of the project is to develop instructional units for and education in…

Over 50 educational leaders representing academic and vocational-technical interests met for a 3-day conference to identify curriculum needs and techniques used in curriculum development and to suggest curriculum priorities and coordinated projected plans to attain recommended goals. Conference objectives were accomplished through small group…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT IS TO HELP THE STATES ORGANIZE AND OPERATE PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE VIII OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT, P.L. 85-864. THE BASIC OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION RESULTING FROM UP-TO-DATE JOB ANALYSIS STUDIES IS USED TO DETERMINE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN JOBS AND TO IDENTIFY THE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB…

THIS PUBLICATION IS THE THIRD IN A SERIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO HELP STATES ORGANIZE AND OPERATE PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE VIII OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT OF 1958. THE OTHER PUBLICATIONS ARE "MECHANICAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY" (VT 001 823) AND "ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY" (VT 002 421). EACH…

Both the project report and the resultant role delineation for entry level physician assistants are included in this first volume of a two-volume report of a study which had two major purposes: (1) To further develop a role delineation for the assistant to the primary care physician and (2) to provide an educational resource for those involved in…