Describes the critical attributes of cooperative groups, tips for implementation, and activity ideas for the business education classroom. (JOW)

Describes the strategic planning process used in Wisconsin to keep marketing education programs viable. Includes information about the framework, the model, and needs assessment. Stresses the importance of evaluation and implementation. (JOW)

The paperwork involved in starting and operating a business can be overwhelming. Incorporating this component into the secondary business curriculum provides students with essential information and a sound base for future entrepreneurs. (JOW)

Describes a project that used simulation to help students improve human relations skills. Principles of human relations and skills important to interviewing, listening, interacting, speaking, and report writing were emphasized. (JOW)

A study investigated the extent to which secondary business teachers in the Southern region (n=156) are aware of and implement the National Standards for Business Education and the value they place on them. Implementation in the region was relatively low, and members of the National Business Education Association were no more likely to use them…

This collection of articles includes the following topics: entrepreneurship in the high school curriculum, instilling management skills in secondary business students, organizing a business organization and management course around small business applications, and a suggested project for teaching management skills to high school students. (CT)

With changes in word origination to the more cost- and time-efficient methods, office productivity and efficiency can be increased to a level competitive with that of industry. Business educators are urged to take the initiative to implement these methods into existing courses as the business executives of today and tomorrow are educated. (CT)

Seventeen chapters provide business educators with information on various aspects of information processing (IP). It discusses the expanding directions of IP, including the present and the future, the job market, and the human dimensions; implications for various business education delivery systems; methods for integrating IP into various subject…

This theme issue on classroom management in business education includes 17 chapters on such topics as combating teacher burnout, curriculum improvement, declining enrollments in business education, human relations in the classroom, team cohesiveness and the business department, communicating the essentials for the first week of class, and…