The developmental unit, intended to become part of a total K-12 career education curriculum, is designed for use at the sixth grade level. It follows an interdisciplinary approach to subject matter, with the primary focus in the social studies area. Providing approximately 20-25 hours of instruction, the unit lends itself to the self-contained…

Designed to be used by secondary students, this booklet is meant to help students become aware of and consider vocational education programs which are nontraditional for their sex. The major sections encourage students to (1) explore their interests; (2) consider the role in their lives of paid work outside the home; (3) think about the work they…

This article first appeared in the American Mathematical Monthly in January 1929. In addition to some general concerns, six reasons for lethargic student attitudes are discussed. Stressed is the need to keep mathematics instruction in the hands of teachers prepared to teach mathematics. (MNS)

Here is a model of reading ideal for striving readers, focused on their personal interests, topic-specific reading, deep background knowledge, contextual reading strategies, and mentoring support. More important, the model moves away from a deficit approach to conceptualize striving readers in a new way. Chapters share success stories of readers…

The teaching module is part of a set of materials designed to provide educators with activities infusing career education concepts into existing curriculum for the K-6 grade level. Building on the foundation laid in the teaching module dealing with personal interests and interpersonal relationships on the K-3 grade level, this module focuses on…

Rather than enter retirement having made no plans for how to use time previously spent working, a person needs to plan for retirement. A three-step guide is given; a personal interest inventory is included. (JL)

The first article in the series discusses expectations and attitudes that affect retirement adjustments and planning strategies that contribute to good adjustment. Some research findings about retirees and retirement satisfaction are included. (Author)

This volume is designed to aid those who teach New Mexico history by making available easy-to-use activities. The aims of the activities are to increase student interest in state history and to develop within children an understanding of the role history plays in their lives. Although intended for elementary and junior high school students, many…

The 17 seventh grade social studies activities, designed for career education, focus on: personal development; self-analysis; awareness of occupational choices; career development over a lifetime; knowledge of useful skills for appropriate careers, future job opportunities; occupational clusters; the interrelationship between work, leisure, and…

Since attitudes toward retirement may be influenced by attitudes toward aging, this article is intended to correct some of the myths and misinformation held about human aging. Up-to-date research is drawn on to offer a picture of the aging process and its normal changes. (Author/MLF)

The teaching module is organized to provide students on the K-3 grade level with knowledge, skill, and understanding of self. This module deals with the importance of the students' awareness of personal interests and individual uniqueness in facilitating interpersonal relationships. The first learning sequence focuses on the identification and…

This booklet describes the two main kinds of day care services, private homes and day care centers, tells how and where to find out about them. It offers some general advice on what to look for in selecting a day care facility and gives some practical information about what to do if there are no adequate day care facilities available in a…

This manual is a collection of group and individual activities to be concluded by the teacher either prior to or during the Cispus Evaluation Workshop. Each activity is detailed and the time allowed is stated. Among the topics covered in the activities are: learning ability, learning outcomes, attitudes, assessing student's abilities, summarizing,…

Two separate sections, one for grades K-3 and the other for grades 4-6, describe career education activities related to five developmental goals; the uniqueness of one's self; personal qualities and attitudes affecting careers; wide varieties of career choices; and decision making skills. Preliminary materials list 15 career clusters and also…

The key notion in this article is that retirement brings a windfall of unoccupied time, as well as the freedom to choose how to use that time. Retirees are encouraged to determine what their interests really are and to identify the preferred activities that reflect those interests. Suggestions are given for examining interests and activities.…