Learning the touch system is fundamental to mastering the ten-key keyboard entry devices in electronic data processing systems. Daily paced drills for speed and accuracy on the ten-key keyboard are recommended and some specific pacing strategies for the teacher to use are presented. (MF)

One of 12 in the secretarial/clerical area, this booklet for the vocational instructor contains a job description for the data entry operator, a task list of areas of competency, an occupational tasks competency record (suggested as replacement for the traditional report card), a list of industry representatives and educators involved in…

Based on data collected from 79 computer installations in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, this study sought to ascertain the knowledges and skills required for a career in business electronic data processing. Specific data processing positions for which data were collected and analyzed were the clerical and professional positions which fall…

The duties and tasks found in these task lists form the basis of instructional content for secondary, postsecondary, and adult occupational training programs for business, marketing, and management occupations. The business, marketing, and management occupations are divided into eight clusters. The clusters and occupations are:…

This guide proposes a model for a comprehensive curriculum for secondary business education with a number of program options. A list of the complete course offerings indicates the courses required or recommended for all students choosing business as an area of study. A listing of prerequisite courses follows. The purpose and student populations…

This publication is a comprehensive curriculum guide designed to assist local educators in planning for comprehensive business programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels. Information is of value for use by teacher educators when preparing students for teaching careers. The curriculum guide is divided into 18 sections. The first five…