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An Experiential Approach to Developing Vocational Special Needs Competencies in Teachers.
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Cooke, Thomas C. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1981
Describes the Indiana internship program which provided experiential education in vocational special needs to 40 interns in a 10-week summer program. Presents the findings regarding perceived increased competency levels resulting from this experience. (CT)
Descriptors: Competence, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Individual Needs
A Proposed Model for Reducing Dropout Rates among Special Needs Students in Postsecondary Vocational Education Programs.
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Brown, James M.; Kayser, Terrence F. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1985
Presents a model based on person-environment fit that is designed to increase retention of students with unique educational needs in postsecondary vocational education programs. The specific details that surround the development of this model are examined and are related to the nature and extent of the problem. (CT)
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Rate, Educational Needs, Individual Needs
A Program Organization and Content Derivation Procedure for a Performance-Based, Multi-Occupational Approach to Vocational Education
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West, B. R.; Frantz, Nevin R., Jr. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1976
Presents a model for organizing vocational curriculum to better serve individual students' career development needs and delivering it in an efficient (less costly) manner. Rationale and administrative structure for the Performance-Based, Multi Occupational (PBMO) program are presented and a seven-dimensional program organization and curriculum…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Career Development, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development