This article discusses the need for the four year technology curriculum and its place in the technology spectrum. (JS)

An array of Florida laws which have affected the State's vocational programs are examined. Prevocational industrial arts programs, counselor education programs, and placement and followup services have been influenced in significant ways by the legislature's action. (Author/BP)

Discusses the use of program planning budgeting systems in changing or implementing courses or curriculums. (GB)

Describes the five phases involved in developing military instructional systems. These phases are (1) analyze, (2) design, (3) develop, (4) implement, and (5) control. Strengths and weaknesses are explored. (CH)

This study focused on the development and demonstration of a model for establishing curriculum development priorities for trade and industrial education programs which discriminates effectively, is reasonably uncomplicated, and is inexpensive to administer. (CT)

The central conclusion of the study is that, in developing a competency-based graduate level program for preparing vocational education curriculists, priority should be given specifically to those roles, responsibilities, and competencies identified as most important by the groups surveyed. (Author/BP)

Summarized is a study to determine the degree to which Michigan vocational teachers and administrators use or plan to use local advisory committees for planning, equipping, staffing, and reviewing local programs, and their degree of commitment to the concept. Researchers conclude that improvement is needed in all areas of concern. (AJ)

Presents results of a survey conducted to establish an empirical base for planning research activities and identifying the research needs of National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators (NAITTE) members. The survey instrument is included. (TA)

Delineates a model systems approach for job development placement services intended to show how a specialist may program his annual work load through the use of the Performance and Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) Chart. (TA)

Task analysis provides a means of effectively incorporating current learning theory and practice into instructional development methodology. It yields results applicable to specifying performance objectives, designing instructional activities, determining teaching strategies, and evaluating performance. (Author/BP)

Explains the issue theme, which is alternate delivery systems for vocational education. Somewhat fewer delivery systems were identified than was anticipated. (CH)

This article reviews the objectives of both programs and describes an organizational structure which may help to eliminate certain potential points of friction. (JS)

Describes the Personal Career Development Plan for graduate students which aims for the production of a program of graduate study that develops an articulated set of professional competencies that the graduate faculty consider for approval. (CT)