This learning module comprises three activities that provide the opportunity to evaluate: (1) one's own level of cultural awareness; (2) cultural bias in textbooks; and (3) aspects of multiculturalism in a secondary school. The first activity, "Your Own Cultural Awareness," uses "Morgan's Central West Virginia Cultural Awareness Quiz" to…

This document is a curriculum unit in agricultural structures designed to expand the curriculum materials available in vocational agriculture in Missouri. The guide consists of three units on constructing farm buildings, planning farm water systems, and building fences. Each unit contains 10-15 lessons on various aspects of the unit's topic. Each…

This learning activity package (LAP) titled Disadvantaged Learner Referral Process is one of a series designed to develop competencies needed by vocational teachers working with disadvantaged students. Each LAP concentrates on one general vocational teacher competency and contains the following sections: an introduction, a teacher competency…

This instructor's guide accompanies 47 performance-based instructional modules in the home economics content area of clothing and textiles. The 47 modules deal with planning basics (4 modules), buyership and clothing care (4 modules), preparation for sewing (6 modules), construction (18 modules), repair/alterations (9 modules), and supplemental…

This self-paced student training module on sketching is one of a number of modules developed for Pre-apprenticeship Phase 1 Training. Purpose of the module is to teach students the elements of and reasons for sketching as an essential aid to understanding blueprints. The module may contain some or all of the following: a cover sheet listing module…

This self-paced student training module on fastening devices is one of a number of modules developed for Pre-apprenticeship Phase 1 Training. Purpose of the module is to enable students to identify various nails, screws, and other anchoring devices and to describe under which conditions they are best used. The module may contain some or all of the…

This self-paced student training module on carpentry materials is part of the course, Carpentry Trade, which was developed for Preapprenticeship Phase 1 Training. (A companion instructor's guide is available separately as CE 032 875.) The course is designed to provide students with an orientation to the trade and an opportunity to explore it. The…

This learning activity pac contains information to help the teachers of high school vocational agriculture in the instructional area of agronomy. Each of the two main sections, grain crops and weeds and controls, includes teacher and student units for the section lessons. Teacher units include special instructions--equipment needed (film…

The major part of this document consists of a collection of worksheets and assessment instruments on various mathematics skills. Behavioral objectives for students at the Dos Palos High School are indicated for each page. The topics include place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percent. Specific…

This self-paced student training module on safety is one of a number of modules developed for Pre-apprenticeship Phase 1 Training. Purpose of the module is to teach students the importance of becoming aware of safety, including causes of accidents, unsafe acts, and safety planning. The module may contain some or all of the following: a cover sheet…

This self-paced student training module on fires and fire prevention is one of a number of modules developed for Pre-apprenticeship Phase 1 Training. Purpose of the module is to teach students to identify job site fire hazards and determine the classifications of fires and the extinguishment method necessary to put them out safely. The module may…

This self-paced student training module on types of drawings and views is one of a number of modules developed for Pre-apprenticeship Phase 1 Training. Purpose of the module is to provide students with a working knowledge of orthographic, pictorial, and isometric drawings and types of lines and to teach students to identify them and understand how…

This self-paced student training module on boring and drilling tools is one of a number of modules developed for Pre-apprenticeship Phase 1 Training. Purpose of the module is to enable students to identify, select, and understand the proper use of many common awls, bits, and drilling tools. The module may contain some or all of the following: a…

This learning activity package (LAP) titled Diagnostic Assessment of Disadvantaged Vocational Learners is one of a series designed to develop competencies needed by vocational teachers working with disadvantaged students. Each LAP concentrates on one general vocational teacher competency and contains the following sections: an introduction, a…

This learning activity package (LAP) titled Disadvantaged Learner Analysis Profile is one of a series designed to develop competencies needed by vocational teachers working with disadvantaged students. Each LAP concentrates on one general vocational teacher competency and contains the following sections: an introduction, a teacher competency…