This study focused on identifying and categorizing the perceptions of teachers, counselors, and administrators related to career and technical education (CTE) and academic core (AC) curricula in a large school district. Control group actions' perceptual control theory (PCT) was used as the conceptual framework for the study. PCT is a model of…

Universities of technology (UoTs) achieve developmental impact through differentiated curricula, allowing graduates to undertake mid-level occupations in the workplace. This mandate differs from that at traditional universities in six respects: diploma-level entrants, labour market focus, workplace-oriented learning, applied research and…

When career education arrived, this school district found it could enhance and broaden existing social studies programs. K-12 programs and resource materials developed are examples of the use of career education as a catalyst for change. (KM)

The documented case history is an account of how three teachers handled a prepackaged career education component for grades K-3. The article is divided into three sections: (1) the career education materials they received; (2) their reactions to these materials; and (3) a few guidelines. The materials present formulated objectives, considerations,…

Examines the role of the faculty in preparing undergraduate psychology students for their postgraduate careers. Increasing concern with career development has led to proposals for curriculum revisions, career development courses, and a changing faculty role. Research indicates that faculty interest in postgraduate careers may increase student…

Resulting in part from a project designed to identify and describe comprehensive programs of excellence in career education, this booklet is the fifth in a series describing current, successful career education practices. Intended for post-secondary educators, this monograph examines: (1) a mandate for teachers to adjust preconceived attitudes to…

This report is based on the responses of special education teaching staff to a 1976-77 questionnaire designed to assess special education curriculum needs in the Seattle, Washington public schools. Results focus on the following topics: (1) curriculum comparability between handicap programs; (2) the comparability of special education curriculum…

A short-term intensive training experience for 114 Chicago Public School teachers was provided in two 3-day workshops with field site followup. Participants were selected from schools located in multiethnic and economically disadvantaged areas of Chicago. Workshops were designed to provide participants with a greater awareness and appreciation of…

Ratings of needed skills were compared for groups of parents and teachers of elementary and secondary moderately disabled pupils and employers involved and not involved in work experience programs. Parent, teacher, and employer perceptions of specific skills which should be the school's responsibility were generally consistent. (CL)

Field validation of the Missouri Career Education Curriculum Project Modules, K-6, was conducted in two phases. In phase 1, three sets of evaluation instruments were produced: K-1, 2-3, and 4-6. In phase 2, the field validation of the K-6 modules was conducted (reported here). (An additional goal of phase 2 was to develop evaluation instruments…

The report describes achievements of a 3-year program designed to teach career and life skill objectives to moderately and severely handicapped youth through arts strategies. Activities are summarized for each project year, beginning with hiring staff and identifying personnel and students at model sites (year 1); providing inservice training…

The Greater Madison Task Force on Occupational Skills Education was formed to develop and implement a plan that would improve occupational skills education for area high school students. The task force members included 10 members from business and labor, 7 members from state agencies or higher education, and 14 members from the public school…

The goals of the program were to create a meaningful cooperative effort between the Kent County Vocational-Technical School District and the Milford School District and to establish a system to serve as a Statewide model. The first year was devoted to planning; implementation began in 1971. The data collected indicate that results produced were:…