In many occupations there has been a trend towards requiring an entry-level qualification where a qualification was previously not required for the occupation. For various other occupations, the type of qualification needed has changed to one of a higher level. Does this so-called 'credential creep' impact on the outcomes for individuals who…

This edited book seeks to evolve a global community of practice to share case studies, engage in critical discussion and spearhead thought leadership, to address the paradigm shift in next generation educational practice. This book showcases novel research studies in various forms and engenders interdisciplinary conversation and exchange…

Many school districts, unable to provide special educational activities for their students because of lack of funds, sparse population, or rural isolation, are finding the best solution may be classrooms on wheels. Examples in South Dakota and South Carolina are cited. (Author/MLF)

A high school graphic arts course which covers 34 specialties is described. The course is offered to slow, average, and fast-learning students; special education students are also integrated so they could learn a vocational skill. The course is relevant in providing students with hands-on experience and preparation for actual jobs. (SC)

The printing school at Chowan College (North Carolina) is an outgrowth of mutual cooperation between the community and the junior college. Not only does the college provide students with the latest training in graphic arts, but it also provides publishers and printers in North Carolina, Virginia, and the entire eastern seaboard with highly-skilled…

An autistic 14-year-old was successfully mainstreamed into a vocational graphics class via an 11-step process involving skill assessment, teacher consultation, observation, goal planning, student preparation, skill practice, and faded use of a teacher aide. The student learned graphics skills as well as social and vocational adjustment skills. (CL)

This instructional package, one of four designed for use by regular and low reader students, focuses on the vocational area of graphics. (Low readers are identified as those reading at a grade 3-6 level.) Contained in this document are seventy-four learning modules organized into four units: presswork; finishing and bindery; special processes…

Eight Different systems you can use to give your vocational-technical graphic arts students maximum lab instruction. (Editor)

The author describes a high school graphic arts program that allows students to do real jobs that will be used by the community. Each student has an individualized program of study concentrating in an occupation. As jobs are received, students are assigned to different activities to fulfill individual requirements. (CH)

Intended for use with a companion student manual, this teacher's guide lists procedures and teaching tips for each unit of a secondary or postsecondary course of study in typography and modern typesetting. Course objectives are listed for developing student skills in the following preparatory functions of the graphic communications industry: copy…

This instructional package, one of four designed for use by regular and low reader vocational students, focuses on the vocational area of graphics. (Low readers are identified as those reading at a grade 3-6 level.) Contained in this document are sixty-two learning modules organized into three units: camera (photomechanical reproduction),…

This instructional package, designed for educable mentally impaired students, focuses on the vocational area of graphics. Contained in this document are nine learning modules organized into a finishing and bindery unit. Maintenance of a Challenge power cutter, operation of a hand electric stapler, and packaging with kraft paper are examples of…

This course outline in printing and preparing graphics represents an accumulation of materials and information based on the experiences of the author in the field for the past 18 years. The document opens with an orientation section which outlines class organization, reviews shop facilities, and states objectives for the course and the students.…

Reviews the literature on graphic literacy particularly in relation to vocational education. The concept of graphic literacy is explained in terms of the Development Model of Literacy. It was recommended that further research be conducted to clarify how graphics materials assist comprehension and how they could be most beneficially used within…

Use of carbonless papers offers unique graphic arts training opportunities for handicapped. (Editor)