In Denmark, all engineering programmes in HE have practical elements; for instance, at Bachelor's level, an internship is an integrated part of the programme. Furthermore, Denmark has a long-established tradition of problem-based and project-organized learning, and a large part of students' projects, including their final projects, is done in…

As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…

A distributive education program of simulation occupational experiences was established in four rural pilot schools where the normal cooperative education program was not feasible. The plan provided for competency-based instruction by a distributive education teacher-coordinator (in management, merchandising, salespromotion, and control) in the…

A study was conducted to obtain an initial view of exemplary programs involving an emphasis on work and education in postsecondary settings. Twenty programs were selected and described on the basis of comprehensiveness of approach, cross-section of institutional settings, cross-section of educational traditions or approaches to career education,…

This Education and Work Program Year-End Report has been prepared by the Education and Work Program of the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) to summarize their work performed under contract with the National Institute of Education. The report has been prepared for educational policy-makers, researchers, and educational…

Intended as a supplement to the Competency-Based Vocational Education Administrator Module Series, this guide overviews the typical vocational programs available and the general kinds of requirements involved that would have implications for program planning and budgeting. Part 1 of three parts defines what is meant by vocational education. The…

Based on an analysis of problems in Missouri's distributive education programs, labor market needs, and a literature review, this report introduces three models developed for area vocational-technical schools. Basic guidelines are suggested for specialized and performance-based programs. The performance-based programs encompass the following…

The first year of a demonstration experience-based career education (EBCE) project implemented to provide realistic career information to J.L. Mann High School (South Carolina) students was evaluated. The project was intended to provide the EBCE students with community-based career experiences structured to reinforce academic instruction, and…

Intended to help business-led coalitions master the seven principles of success in education and workforce development, this primer begins with a discussion of the problems stemming from the structural transition underway in the U.S. economy, an overview of the 21st century workforce system, and the potential role of business-led coalitions in…

This document presents the 1992 research and service agendas for the National Center for Research in Vocational Education (NCRVE). It begins with NCRVE's mission statement. Part 1 contains research project descriptions. It sets forth the six issue areas into which NCRVE's research agenda is divided and then groups the descriptions into these…