Second-year shorthand instruction should include work in theory mastery, general shorthand vocabulary expansion, specialized shorthand vocabulary development, dictation and transcription skillbuilding, and office-style dictation skill development. An opportunity to integrate those skills under realistic office conditions should be provided. Course…

Focusing on secondary shorthand instruction, this article presents strategies for (1) teaching typewritten transcription, (2) introducing transcription elements, (3) introducing mailable letters, and (4) refining mailable-letter production. (LRA)

Describes a reading approach to shorthand homework in which students are graded on their in-class reading of the homework instead of being required to write the homework. Guidelines are provided for second semester shorthand students (proposed grading scale and reading rates). Advantages and results of using this method are discussed. (TA)

The study results indicate a need for reassessing time ranges in which basic objectives in business courses are to be achieved. (Author/AG)

The article investigates some false premises due to the lack of adequate knowledge about the true meaning of word processing in today's context by the business educator. (Author)

A survey conducted in 1974 in the Little Rock area revealed there was a demand for office personnel who could take shorthand. There was a definite need for the initiation and implementation of a program at McClellan High School to boost enrollment in shorthand courses. The purpose of this study was to determine if students could acquire a…

This curriculum guide for schools in Arkansas provides course outlines in the general subject area of text processing. Each course outline indicates grade level and prerequisites, and provides a brief description of course goals. In addition, a list of skills is included for each course, with each skill divided into three instructional levels:…

The outline presents a specialized course in recording basic technical and scientific terms in shorthand, including intensive practice in taking dictation and transcribing materials related to these areas with a high degree of speed and accuracy. It includes spelling, pronunciation, and definitions of the most-used technical and scientific terms,…

Practice materials and teaching suggestions for a refresher course in stenography are presented in 10 lessons, eight of which include drill practices in shorthand and typing. Each lesson includes objectives, content outline, and content details with teaching tips. Where appropriate the instructor may duplicate materials to give to students or make…

The course will enable the business education student to continue to develop skills in typewriting, filing, and communication that were begun in the prerequisite course, Office Career Occupations No. 2. The course also includes an exploration of shorthand systems and basic operations of full- and ten-key adding machines. The recognition of both…

The Cranston Secondary School Curriculum Guide (9-12) for Business Education is intended to serve as a resource for teachers, students, department chairman, guidance personnel, curriculum planners, and others involved in present or future curriculum planning. At least one broadly stated major objective is provided for each section, encompassing…

Designed as a model for use in preparing business education programs of study, this guide presents occupational programs and single course offerings recommended to meet business student and community needs. The programs are job-cluster oriented and cover the following occupational areas: business data processing and related occupations; clerical…

A business education curriculum guide is presented for teachers of secondary school students who wish a general economic education or an introduction to vocational business training. Following a brief introduction, the second of fifteen sections focuses on the theme of career awareness and personal development. Section 3 explains terms such as…