Five steps helpful in obtaining and maintaining administrator support for summer programs in vocational agriculture are discussed. Teachers must (1) take the offensive in showing the importance of their programs, (2) present a comprehensive plan, (3) be specific, (4) conduct a worthwhile summer program, and (5) report their accomplishments.…

The article explores strategic responses of key participants to the design and implementation of inservice education related to a technical and vocational education initiative developed in England and Wales. Data collected from interviews with the participants are used to discuss their aims, their roles as key informants, and methodological stance…

Reviews the benefits and problems encountered by the Wisconsin Vocational, Technical and Adult Education system in its use of telecourses for vocational-technical education. Notes challenges such as laboratory requirements, instructor-student contact, staff resistance, and confusion over instructor role. Considers ways these challenges have been…

This eight-chapter procedural guide outlines a supported work approach for competitive employment training of Mississippi citizens with moderate and severe disabilities. The first chapter defines competitive and supported employment and discusses funding, personnel, program options, and vocational curriculum development and assessment. The second…

After noting the lack of English requirements for vocational education students, the author discusses how to organize an independent study plan which will permit them to continue their study of English on many different planes. Discussion covers developing a student contract, determining credit, and assigning grades. (SH)

We need new approaches to prepare vocational teacher educators with characteristics and competencies which may be quite different from traditional programs preparing educators as specialists in a single vocational service area. Included in a new approach, along with teacher flexibility, should be comprehensiveness, integration, and coordination of…

The diversity program initiated in a Philadelphia high school is based on the following principles: teachers should educate themselves about diversity, spread and reinforce the word, think outside the box, lead by example, and use multiple strategies to prepare students to succeed in a multicultural world. (JOW)

This paper presents a synthesis of selected literature on junior college public relations, with emphasis on occupationally oriented programs. Its purpose is to develop a tentative plan to assist in the growth of career education programs in the 2-year college. Subject areas investigated include: (1) the need for public relations; (2) the role of…

The industrial arts teacher can help develop more viable pre-vocational educational programs for students in the general school curriculum and also obtain additional funds for industrial arts programs. The relevant legislation is quoted and guidelines are offered to teachers wishing to help initiate such a pre-vocational phase in their schools.…

The importance of agricultural education is discussed with special reference to the need for program reform, updating and development to fit the needs of agricultural students and our modern society. (SA)