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Peer reviewedDare, Donna E. – Journal of Vocational Education Research, 2000
A literature review examined the scope, conceptualization, and implementation of applied academics in the 1990s. Applied academics courses have been deemphasized in favor of applied teaching methods. The impact on student performance and attitudes is mixed; more research is needed. (Contains 79 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, High Schools, Outcomes of Education, Program Implementation
Download full textTexas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Career and Technology Education. – 1997
This guide was developed to provide local district administrators, counselors, and teachers in Texas information to implement a high-quality business education program. It contains 10 sections that cover the following the following topics: (1) purpose of business education; (2) general information (crosswalk of courses, types of courses, honors…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Business Education, Course Content, Course Descriptions
Stickney, Eric M.; Alamprese, Judith A. – 2001
A process study was conducted between 2000-2001 in order to gauge the progress of 98 Connecticut institutions that received state school-to-career (STC) grants. Progress was measured against national averages. The following were among the findings: (1) grantees made significant progress in implementing fundamental STC components, such as career…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Career Academies, Career Awareness
