A work placement module is compulsory in the second year of most degree programmes at York St John University, as part of an institution-wide strategy to embed employability in the curriculum. As most languages students spend their second year studying abroad, the Languages in the Workplace module was designed in such a way that the setting up of…

This workbook suggests six problem-solving steps to help employees in workplace literacy programs learn how to solve problems: identify the problem; clarify goals; examine alternatives; choose; act; and evaluate and react. Fifteen problem scenarios are provided for group efforts in problem solving. A problem-solving questionnaire and questionnaire…

This module, one in a series of performance-based teacher education learning packages, focuses on a specific skill that vocational educators need to be successful in the area of instructional execution. The purpose of the module is to help teachers identify the elements of a good lesson introduction and gain the skills needed to present an…

This module, one in a series of performance-based teacher education learning packages, focuses on a specific skill that vocational educators need to be successful in the area of instructional execution. The purpose of the module is to help the vocational-technical teacher develop competency in the technique of demonstrating a concept or principle.…

Designed to provide pre- and inservice vocational education administrators with the skills necessary to prepare vocational education budgets, this competency-based learning module consists of an introduction and four sequential learning experiences. Each learning experience contains an overview with objectives and required and optional learning…

This module, one in a series of performance-based teacher education learning packages, focuses on a specific skill that vocational educators need to be successful in the area of instructional management. The purpose of the module is to help instructors establish and maintain a procedure for attending to the first aid needs of their students.…

Designed to provide pre- and inservice vocational education administrators with the skills necessary to manage purchase of equipment, supplies, and insurance, this competency-based learning module consists of an introduction and four sequential learning experiences. Each learning experience contains an overview with objectives and required and…

Designed to provide pre- and inservice vocational education administrators with the skills necessary to evaluate staff performance, this competency-based learning module consists of an introduction and three sequential learning experiences. Each learning experience contains an overview with objectives and required and optional learning activities.…

A study assessed whether training packages gave sufficient focus to attainment of generic skills and examined approaches that can be used to enhance the delivery of these skills so students are better prepared for the new demands of the workplace. A literature review and consultations with stakeholders provided information on development of the…

This module, one in a series of performance-based teacher education learning packages, focuses on a specific skill that vocational educators need to integrate competency-based education (CBE) into the vocational education curriculum. The purpose of the module is to help the instructor understand the educational philosophy on which CBE is based and…

This module, one in a series of performance-based teacher education learning packages, focuses on a specific skill that vocational educators need to be successful in the area of instructional management. The purpose of the module is to give educators skill in planning, designing, and organizing the physical facilities of the vocational education…

As part of Project IMPACT's efforts to identify and develop procedures for complying with the impact requirements of Public Law 94-482, a case study was made of the Illinois Occupational Survival Skills Project. The purpose of the Occupational Survival Skills Project was to develop curriculum materials to help prepare high school students to…

This module, one in a series of performance-based teacher education learning packages, focuses on a specific skill that vocational educators need to be successful in the area of instructional execution. The purpose of the module is to prepare the teacher to guide students effectively during vocational-technical laboratory instruction. Learning…

This module, one in a series of performance-based teacher education learning packages, focuses on a specific skill that vocational educators need in order to integrate the teaching and reinforcement of basic skills into their regular vocational instruction. The purpose of the module is to give educators competency in assisting students in…

Designed to provide pre- and inservice vocational education administrators with the skills necessary to manage vocational buildings and equipment, this competency-based learning module consists of an introduction and six sequential learning experiences. Each learning experience contains an overview with objectives and required and optional…