Developed by a committee of working upholstery instructors, this curriculum guide presents the basic skills needed for initial employment in the upholstery business. Introductory material includes an outline of general course objectives and corresponding activities to achieve the objectives, an instructional plan which suggests course length, use…

This publication is designed to provide students with the knowledge they need to pursue a career in medical-surgical nursing. Eight units are provided. Each instructional unit includes some or all of the basic components of a unit of instruction: performance objectives, suggested activities for the teacher, information sheets, job sheets, written…

This teacher's guide is designed to facilitate use of the West Virginia floriculture competency-based education (CBE) curriculum by instructors in floriculture programs. The curriculum is organized into 13 learning units, correlated with specific competencies. Each competency includes a learning checklist, learning activities, and evaluative…

This curriculum guide contains 14 units for a course on nursing principles and skills needed by practical nurses. The 14 units of instruction cover the following: (1) using medical terminology; (2) practicing safety procedures; (3) using the nursing process for care planning; (4) using infection control techniques; (5) preparing a patient…

This publication is designed to provide students with the knowledge they need to pursue a career in medical-surgical nursing. Fifteen units are provided. Each instructional unit includes some or all of the basic components of a unit of instruction: performance objectives, suggested activities for the teacher, information sheets, job sheets,…

This course of study in painting and decorating is intended as a teaching and learning guide and presents the basic skills needed for initial employment in painting and decorating occupations. Introductory material includes an outline of general course objectives and corresponding activities to achieve the objectives, an instructional plan which…

Developed to assist vocational agricultural mechanics students in learning to be tractor mechanics, this curriculum guide contains all the student competency sheets which comprise this competency-based curriculum. These competency sheets are categorized under sixteen instructional units. The first two units cover employment opportunities and…

This course of study in automotive body and fender repair is intended as a teaching and learning guide. The guide includes the following information and materials: the course philosophy, general course objectives, a plan of instructional practices, a list of curriculum materials, the course outline, and written instructional aids. The course…

This Technology Learning Activity (TLA) for exploring therapeutic care careers is designed for use in eight class periods. It exposes students to the different types of therapeutic care and helps them understand how they can be used to treat and heal. This teacher's edition begins with an overview of technology education. The second section…

This course of study in sheet metal work is intended as a teaching and learning guide and presents the basic skills needed for initial employment in sheet metal occupations. Introductory material includes an outline of general course objectives and corresponding activities to achieve the objectives, an instructional plan which suggests course…

This course of study in carpentry is intended as a teaching and learning guide and presents the basic skills needed for initial employment in carpentry. Introductory material includes an outline of general course objectives and corresponding activities to achieve the objectives, an instructional plan which suggests course length, use of the guide,…

This teacher and student guide for aquaculture contains 15 units of instruction that cover the following topics: (1) introduction to aquaculture; (2) the aquatic environment; (3) fundamental fish biology; (4) marketing; (5) site selection; (6) facility design and layout; (7) water quality management; (8) fish health management; (9) commercial…

Compiled from interviews with personnel in pulmonary function testing (PFT) laboratories in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, this competency-based curriculum guide is intended to provide a knowledge of PFT for persons who provide respiratory care. The guide contains 20 sections covering the following topics: vital capacity, flow measurements,…

This competency based drafting curriculum is presented in seven specialization sections with units in each section containing a competency statement, performance objective, learning activities, evaluation, and quiz or problem sheets. Some units also contain answer sheets and/or handout sheets. Sections and number of units presented are (1) basic…

This Technology Learning Activity (TLA) on exploring diagnostic care careers for Grade 9 is designed for use in eight class periods. It gives students experience in using standard health care equipment to perform basic diagnostic procedures. This teacher's edition begins with an overview of technology education. The second section describes…