Based on the 10 most frequently utilized teaching strategies identified by Arkansas business teachers, this handbook suggests uses of these strategies in five subject areas: Typewriting, shorthand, accounting, office procedures, and basic business. The 10 instructional strategies are audiovisuals, bulletin boards, demonstrations, fieldtrips,…

Discusses the emerging role of the word processor and the Word Processing Center within a business organization. (JS)

Students can effectively identify needed repairs before a service call is made by evaluating the operating condition of all classroom machines with the help of a typewriter evaluation checksheet such as the one illustrated in this article. Responsibilities of and benefits to students and teachers are listed. (CT)

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)

Included in this feature section are selected articles on various aspects of the business education program. (AG)

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)

This feature section presents the views of eight authors on various components of the business curriculum. (MU)

Discusses the history of the telephone, custom calling features, convenience service features, the cordless telephone, and the telephone as a work station. The telephone's impact on business education is examined through an observation of three areas: beginning typing, office procedures, and office management. (CT)

This feature section includes selected articles on various aspects of the business education program. (JS)

Suggests that information about selection of the proper kinds of paper needed in office work should be included in office skills courses. Defines basic paper terms and describes uses and qualities of different paper for various office applications. (MF)

A study was made to determine whether typing teachers in Connecticut secondary schools were aware of practices used by beginning office workers. It was concluded that business education teachers must keep abreast of current office practices and procedures. (JOW)