The use of job and/or flow-of-work word processing simulations duplicates the typical dynamic business setting that business education students are preparing to enter. (SK)

Presentation of microcomputer information and hands-on activities help students develop employable microcomputer skills and enhance the office procedures class. (JOW)

Describes a model secondary business education program that simulates an actual office. The program is for senior-level students and provides a transition for students from school to the workplace. (CH)

States that the advent of word and data processing centers necessitates an integrated approach to business education curriculum. Describes how a typical word processing center should operate in a school as if it were situated in a large corporation or business. (NRJ)

This simulation is intended for use as a culminating activity after students have been exposed to personal and/or business letter writing, use of reference manuals, typing of letters, mailing procedures, typing of numbers, punctuation practice, and filing procedures. Stated objectives are to enable students to type a mailable letter; to inspect,…

Discusses a simple way to help accounting students understand the system-subsystem concept by adapting accounting simulations into subsystems (departments) which make up one system--the company. (TA)

A high school business teacher answers teachers' questions on how to handle certain phases of office simulation. (MF)

Focusing on secondary shorthand instruction, this article presents strategies for (1) teaching typewritten transcription, (2) introducing transcription elements, (3) introducing mailable letters, and (4) refining mailable-letter production. (LRA)

The office simulation course can be a very effective teaching method in the small school where schedules, staffing, financing, and community resources do not allow cooperative business education courses. Suggestions are provided for such exercises as an annual report, inventories, proofreading, and customer input data. (CT)

The theory of time management should be taught in business education classes. Students should be taught to utilize spare moments, stick to deadlines, be given explanations and suggestions for good time usage, and contribute to an enthusiastic classroom atmosphere. (CT)

The author describes an approach designed to help students develop decision-making skills in an office procedures or intensive office education class. (CH)

The importance of Word Processing Centers, using automatic typewriters, in the business world and the implications for the office occupations education curriculum is considered. (AG)

If white-collar workers are to complete office tasks efficiently, they must know procedures and techniques that have been offered in office procedures courses. Courses must be designed as electives for secondary students who are not planning to be office workers. (JOW)

The Kensington High School (Philadelphia) clerical skills laboratory program provides opportunities to learn, improve, and combine the vocational skills of clerical practice, office practice, and typewriting in a realistic office setting. (Author)