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Smith, Gene; And Others – 1980
As a part of the REACH (Refrigeration, Electro-Mechanical, Air-Conditioning, Heating) electromechanical cluster, this postsecondary student manual contains individualized instructional units in the area of electricity. The instructional units focus on electricity fundamentals, electric motors, electrical components, and controls and installation.…
Descriptors: Electrical Occupations, Electricians, Electricity, Electromechanical Technology
Download full textKOHLWES, GARY F. – 1966
THIS STUDY WAS UNDERTAKEN TO DETERMINE IF THERE ARE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF UNDERPRIVILEGED PRESCHOOL CHILDREN THAT CAN BE TRACED TO DIFFERENCES IN RACE OR SEX. THE STUDY SAMPLE WAS DRAWN FROM A GROUP OF 368 CAUCASIAN AND NEGRO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE SUMMER 1965 PORTLAND, OREGON HEAD START PROGRAM. THE CHILDREN…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Behavior, Concept Formation, Disadvantaged
Bayroff, Abram G.; Fuchs, Edmund F. – 1970
This study identified Army, Navy, and Air Force classification tests which were interchangeable in terms of abilities and aptitudes measured; and sought to develop shortened forms as an alternative interservice test battery which would not require over 2 1/2 hours. Comparability was determined from test intercorrelations in a consolidated sample…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Arithmetic, Clerical Occupations, Correlation
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1969
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Auto Mechanics, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores
Peer reviewedDunbar, Stephen B.; And Others – Journal of Educational Statistics, 1986
This paper considers the application of Bayesian techniques for simultaneous estimation to the specification of regression weights for selection tests used in various technical training courses in the Marine Corps. It concludes that a hypothesis of complete generalization of the predictor-criterion relationship would only be retained for selected…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Clerical Occupations, Electrical Occupations, Estimation (Mathematics)
Bobko, Douglas J.; Hayes, John F. – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1983
The Army Research Institute developed and made operational a computer-based maintenance performance management information system that monitors technical activities of maintenance personnel. The implications of data from eight months of system operation for training programs, training material development, estimating manning requirements,…
Descriptors: Competence, Computer Oriented Programs, Equipment Maintenance, Job Performance
Stanbery, Richard – 1983
This guide is designed to assist industrial vocational instructors in teaching a course on fluid power and basic hydraulics. Covered in the unit on the basics of fluid power and hydraulics are the following topics: the fundamentals of fluid power and hydraulics, basic hydraulic circuits, and servicing a hydraulic jack. The second unit, consisting…
Descriptors: Engines, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Utilization, Fluid Mechanics
Clemson Univ., SC. Vocational Education Media Center. – 1978
Learning activity packages are presented for teaching tractor mechanics. The first of two sections deals with miscellaneous tasks and contains learning activity packages on cleaning the tractor and receiving new tractor parts. Section 2 is concerned with maintaining and servicing the electrical system, and it includes the following learning…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Electric Batteries, Electrical Systems, Equipment Maintenance
Smith, Julian W., Ed. – 1960
The purposes of this manual, which is part of a series on outdoor education, are: (1) to show some ways in which the spring-type air rifle can be used as an instructional tool in the school curriculum (especially in the elementary school) and in recreational and agency programs involving young shooters and (2) to provide information on the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Schools, Equipment, Games
Webb, Earl S.; Knotts, Clifton Don – 1970
This study identified skills that should be taught in the agricultural mechanics area of production vocational agriculture courses in Texas high schools. The data were obtained from questionnaires given to 50 young farmers who had been recognized by the State Association of Young Farmers of Texas for outstanding farming programs during one of the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Skills, Educational Programs
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1970
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1970
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1959
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1964
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
Hoerner, Thomas A. – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1979
Describes an agricultural mechanics instructional program consisting of three phases: the classroom instruction phase, where basic concepts, principles, and understandings are taught; the required activities phase, where one to three skills relating to the classroom are developed; and the approved activities phase, where more in-depth skill…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Skills, Guidelines
