This student orientation module is one in a series of individualized modules for a course in basic electricity and electronics. The course is one of a number of military-developed curriculum packages selected for adaptation to vocational instructional and curriculum development in a civilian setting. Six lessons are included in the module: (1)…

The handbook consists of detailed guides for instructors of new Post Office employees. A brief introduction explains use of the materials, and an orientation handbook for new employees deals with job responsibilities and employee rights and benefits. The orientation teacher's manual consists of detailed instructional guidelines for training…

There are more similarities than there are differences between hearing and nonhearing students in the adult education classroom. The main difference--the inability to hear words and sounds--can be overcome by cooperative work between the teacher and the interpreter. The interpreter can do much with what the teacher says and is able to convey…

The first paper presents the results of an Orientation Evaluation Questionnaire returned by 386 students who participated in Western Michigan University's (WMU) 1967 orientation program. Each of the 20 questions covered various aspects of the program. Student replies were analyzed and provide the basis for recommendations for subsequent programs.…

The purpose of this study was to prepare a descriptive analysis of the relationship which exists between vocational education and administrators in Nebraska in order to prepare materials for preservice and in-service education of school administrators. A review of the literature led to development of demographic, role, attitude, and cognitive…

Describes the self-guided audio library tour used as a new orientation method at South Campus Library of Miami-Dade Community College. Discusses why and how the orientation tour was developed, factors promoting increased use, and concerns and problems related to equipment. Offers suggestions for libraries interested in adopting this orientation…

This document details the various academic programs, student services, and students involvement opportunities at Wayne Community College (North Carolina). Wayne Community College is a student-centered, public, two-year college with an open-door admissions policy. Seven modern buildings on a new campus contain more than 287,000 square feet of…

The business, marketing, and management cluster curriculum project was designed to develop and field test an orientation curriculum guide so teachers could provide ninth and tenth grade students with in-depth learning experiences relating to business occupations. Each of two basic occupational areas (office and marketing occupations) was divided…

Describes a videotape produced by the Cross Cultural Communication Centre for Making Changes and orientation program for immigrant women which focuses on career planning, information retrieval, job search skills, and assertiveness training. Discusses the techniques used through the various stages of the program with particular emphasis on…

Describes a study at Kent State University that indicated that proper and full use of audiovisual equipment can give students a basic orientation to library facilities and services without the need for physically touring in large groups. (DC)

This article describes Oldfields School's systematic orientation program for beginning teachers. They meet as a group and discuss case studies, which give substance to the regulations and policies listed in the school handbooks. (SJL)

The Open University's Advisory and Preparatory Services Committee has developed a plan to help new students prepare for the learning experience prior to the beginning of courses through collaborative ventures with local institutions, the pairing of students with tutors, and distribution of course-based material. (JMF)

Describes a videotaped presentation designed to improve students' attitudes toward library use. Program concentrates on the student as the center of the learning process; emphasizes a nonthreatening atmosphere, demonstrates practical application of resources, and shows students successfully using library resources to solve problems. (DR)

Describes a four week collaborative writing unit designed to develop students' sense of audience by producing a magazine to orient fifth grade students to junior high school. Discusses how students developed the idea, conducted interviews, wrote articles, used computers to produce the magazine, and distributed copies of their magazine. (RS)

A project of the State College Area School District (Pennsylvania) to increase the self-confidence and independence of limited-English-proficient adult students is reported. Students learned to ask questions for information, give directions, read maps and bus schedules, and plan trips using local resources and a Pennsylvania state visitor's guide.…