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Peer reviewedYabu, Joseph K.; Cochran, Leslie H. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1976
Summarized is a study to determine the degree to which Michigan vocational teachers and administrators use or plan to use local advisory committees for planning, equipping, staffing, and reviewing local programs, and their degree of commitment to the concept. Researchers conclude that improvement is needed in all areas of concern. (AJ)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Community Resources, Needs Assessment, Program Development
Kurmas, Daniel A. – American Vocational Journal, 1977
The author describes a very successful campaign to publicize National Vocational Education Week 1977 in Dearborn, Michigan through messages on business and industry marquees, posters in store windows, newspaper stories and pictures, and radio and television announcements, including a calendar of promotion events for advance planning. (MF)
Descriptors: Broadcast Industry, Information Dissemination, Mass Media, Methods
Download full textNee, John G. – 1976
On the premise that individualized instruction and its many variations has become increasingly more important to the vocational and technical educator, various aspects of an individualized instructional program are discussed under eight headings: (1) What Is Meant by Individualizing Instruction in Vocational and Technical Education? (2) Why Do We…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction, Postsecondary Education
HAINES, PETER G.; AND OTHERS – 1967
THE PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R AND D) PROGRAM IN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION DURING THE FIRST 18-MONTH CONTRACT PERIOD IS SUMMARIZED, AND PROJECTIONS ARE MADE REGARDING ITS FUTURE OPERATION. THE R AND D PROGRAM IS ROOTED IN THE CLINICAL APPROACH TO TEACHER EDUCATION AND PROGRAM EXPERIMENTATION. THIS APPROACH UTILIZES THE…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Educational Experiments, Program Descriptions, Program Development
Schrag, Marie – Business Education World, 1976
The Oakland County, Michigan, school system computer accounting program is described in which vocational high school accounting students utilize the computer as a tool in the classroom. (TA)
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology
Pierce, William Frank – 1967
The major purpose of this study was to identify some of the variables associated with the decisions of school superintendents to submit applications for funding under the provisions of the Vocational Education Act of 1963. By means of a questionnaire, 200 randomly selected public school superintendents were requested to submit data concerning…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Decision Making, Doctoral Dissertations, Environmental Influences
Ferns, George W. – 1971
The need for a comprehensive, coordinated plan of vocational-technical education personnel development in the state of Michigan prompted the establishment of guidelines for a study. Teacher education funds provided finances, and after a director was appointed the study began June 1970. This report supplies background information necessary for…
Descriptors: Labor Force Development, Personnel Needs, Program Descriptions, Program Development
Michigan Vocational Education Research Coordinating Unit, Lansing. – 1970
The overall purpose of the Michigan Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) is to stimulate research and development activities within the State. This report reviews RCU activities in this area during the period July 1, 1967 to August 31, 1969. Problem areas include staffing and funding. In light of accomplishments and problems, the RCU has been…
Descriptors: Activities, Educational Research, Information Centers, Inservice Teacher Education
Central Michigan Univ., Mount Pleasant. – 1973
This program guide is a supplement to the occupational cluster guides (CE 001 286-295) and contains in detail the background, philosophy, and descriptive information needed for their successful implementation. An introductory section discusses teaching children with special needs, emphasizing ways of matching teaching methods to the particular…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Employment Qualifications, Job Skills, Occupational Clusters
HODGES, LEWIS H.; WENRICH, RALPH C. – 1966
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM FOR THE PREPARATION OF PERSONS TO BE EMPLOYED IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION. IDENTIFYING AND SELECTING PERSONS IN MICHIGAN WITH LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL AND A BACKGROUND IN VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION, AND THEN PREPARING THEM TO FUNCTION AS ADMINISTRATORS WERE THE…
Descriptors: Administrators, Bibliographies, Internship Programs, Leadership
SWEANY, H. PAUL – 1967
THE MAJOR PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND IMAGE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN RURAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS THROUGH THE USE OF INNOVATIVE CURRICULUMS. A 3-DAY PRESCHOOL WORKSHOP AND SEVERAL CONFERENCES FOR VOCATIONAL TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS FROM THREE PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS WERE HELD TO STUDY PROBLEMS IN IMPLEMENTING…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Grade 9, High Schools, Inservice Teacher Education
Steely, Robert D. – 1975
In order to assess the employment potential for human services paraprofessionals in the Kellogg Community College service area, a survey by mail of 103 organizations identified as potential employers was conducted in 1975. Thirty-nine of the 54 agencies responding indicated that they employ human services paraprofessionals. A large number of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum Design, Employment Opportunities, Human Services
Lee, Frank M., Ed. – 1989
The purpose of this programming guide is to assist local and intermediate Michigan school districts in planning, developing, and implementing programs and services for secondary special education. The first chapter, "Delivery of Secondary Programs and Services," outlines the program's philosophy, effective program development, a program…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Interpersonal Competence
Steely, Robert D. – 1975
Following a review of the history of the legal assistant profession and the present status of legal assistant education, this document reports a study of the need for a legal assistant program at Kellogg Community College (KCC). A survey questionnaire was distributed to 106 private attorneys, financial institutions, businesses and industries,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum Design, Employment Opportunities, Labor Needs
Central Michigan Univ., Mount Pleasant. – 1974
Part of a series of vocational development units for the handicapped, this document provides an overview of the program, its development, and the purposes of each instructional unit. Each of the 10 different units describes a particular occupational cluster. The vocational or special education teacher is guided through the listing of behavioral…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Instructional Materials
