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Cohen, Yinon; Pfeffer, Jeffrey – Administrative Science Quarterly, 1986
Using a sample of 254 San Francisco Bay Area establishments, this study examines determinants of organizational hiring selectivity, including use of educational credentials, tests, and screening devices for both white and blue collar workers. Apparently, hiring standards reflect organizations' skill requirements and group preferences for these…
Descriptors: Credentials, Organizational Climate, Personnel Selection, Prerequisites

Lazzari, Andrea M.; Wilds, Mary – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1989
Addresses basic considerations for systematic introduction of computer technology in early childhood special education programs, and explores unique computer applications in rural special education. Offers practical suggestions for developing prerequisite computer skills in young children with the aid of toys and switches. (Author/SV)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Early Childhood Education, Prerequisites, Rural Education
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, Sacramento. – 1997
Focusing on the appropriate use of prerequisite courses, this document discusses good practices for implementing prerequisites as developed by the Academic Senate of the California Community Colleges. The first section provides an introduction to the use of prerequisites, discussing the need to balance student access and success, as well as state…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy
Carlson, Charles R. – 1984
There have been broad, and effective efforts in recent years to strengthen the humanities; however, there are still many problems, questions, and disagreements--especially in the areas of standards and competencies--to be resolved. Current legislative and board attention to standards provides an impetus for a serious review of current practices to…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Grades (Scholastic)

Andersen, Hans O. – Hoosier Science Teacher, 1988
Discussed is the preparation of a lesson plan. The lesson objectives, prerequisite concepts, materials and preparation, lesson, and quizzes are described. The evaluation criteria of the lesson plan is suggested. Provided is an example of lesson plan on guard cells. (YP)
Descriptors: Lesson Observation Criteria, Lesson Plans, Planning, Prerequisites
Ediger, Marlow – 1983
Guidelines for the higher education curriculum are presented, with attention directed to prerequisite courses, general education, educational objectives, criteria for selecting staff to monitor required courses, and professional education. Two specific concerns are the need to provide specific and well-written course descriptions in the general…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, College Curriculum, Course Descriptions, Educational Objectives

Stephens, Larry J. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1984
Correlations derived from this study indicate that undergraduate students' (N=24) and graduate students' (N=18) performance in statistical methods is not strongly influenced by their aptitude in computer science. One implication is that no computer science prerequisite is necessary for courses utilizing statistical packages. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, College Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Software

Legrand, Colette – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1989
This paper describes computer-aided cognitive rehabilitation for mentally deficient persons. It lists motor, cognitive, emotional, and educational prerequisites to such rehabilitation and states advantages and disadvantages in using the prerequisites. (JDD)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Developmental Tasks, Learning Readiness, Mental Retardation
Rotman, Jack W. – 1991
Drawing from research and observations at Lansing Community College (Michigan) (LCC), this paper argues that typical arithmetic courses do little to prepare students to master algebra, and proposes an alternative set of arithmetic skills as actual prerequisites to algebra. The first section offers a description of the algebra sequence at LCC,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algebra, Arithmetic, Community Colleges
Jackson Municipal Separate School District, MS. – 1985
The committee that produced this report was asked to examine two major concerns: (1) that criteria for participating in various extracurricular activities were inconsistent between schools; and (2) that criteria for participating in all extracurricular activities (including athletics) contribute to the overall mission of teaching and learning in…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Activities, Admission Criteria, Advisory Committees

Doucouliagos, Chris – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1990
Discussed are student mathematical background, computing skills, and case studies/field studies as they relate to business studies. A list of basic skills for tertiary business studies is provided including sigma notation, basic algebra, change, and solving equations. (CW)
Descriptors: Business Education, Business Skills, College Mathematics, Higher Education

Biermann, Carol A.; Sarinsky, Gary B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
This study was undertaken to determine whether a biology preparatory course given at an urban community college was helping students to develop the proper skills and background necessary to successfully complete follow-up courses in biology. Data indicated a mathematics score was the main discriminator between pass/fail groups of the preparatory…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, College Science, Community Colleges
Arnold, Carolyn; And Others – 1995
Designed to provide the academic departments at California's Chabot College with information on state matriculation and academic standards, this handbook provides information on procedures for establishing course prerequisites and corequisites, as well as background information on conducting content reviews, course research, and assessments of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Course Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation

U'Ren, Paula Kabance; Baker, Meryl S. – 1983
An effort was undertaken to develop a job-oriented basic skills curriculum appropriate for the acoustic sensor operations area, which includes members of four ratings: ocean systems technician, aviation antisubmarine warfare operator, sonar technician (surface), and sonar technician (submarine). Analysis of the job duties of the four ratings…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Job Analysis
Cohen, Elaine; And Others – 1990
In 1987, Santa Barbara City College, California, received a grant to develop valid and culturally fair assessment procedures for placing students into appropriate level courses. Specifically, the project sought to: (1) determine faculty and student perceptions of the skills needed to succeed in entry-level college classes; (2) examine the…
Descriptors: College Planning, Community Colleges, Educational Testing, Predictive Measurement