Designed for use as a reference and resource in program development by home economics extension staff, this report identifies national trends and educational needs of families in relation to extension programs for families. Changing population patterns, economic indicators, social structures, and health problems are discussed in terms of their…

In this book, a number of authors address the many-faceted issues that they feel may affect the content and delivery of vocational education during the years ahead. The book is divided into seven sections, each addressed by several authors with different perspectives. Some of the issues tackled by the authors include the maturation of the "baby…

A two-phase curriculum project was undertaken in Illinois to develop, test, and implement a two-year competency-based model for the education of secondary school building construction teachers in the area of residential structures. During the first contract period, skill and knowledge competencies were identified and validated for thirteen units…

The status of higher education in Texas is examined in this major report of changes in higher education over the past decade. Information on enrollment, cost, financial aid, job opportunities, and facilities in higher education institutions is given for private higher education, professional higher education, community colleges, and state colleges…

Foreign language study is appealing to a broader clientele today, which results in a great diversity of needs. A more personalized curriculum and instructional activities geared towards accommodating the needs and interests of the individual are needed. The cultural background of the learner is a significant factor in determining his frame of…

This large training module is intended to help prepare home helpers or others who can provide direct care and can utilize resources to assist older persons. The document presents first a general discussion of the background and rationale behind a series of occupational home economics modules. In addition, the particular module on serving the aging…

Student perceptions of educational opportunities in contrasting educational settings in West Germany are explored. Two types of schools predominate in the Federal Republic of Germany. One type, the traditional, is characterized by a high degree of state control of the curriculum, teacher training, years of schooling, and number and type of…

The document presents 11 papers dealing with educational administration in developing nations. It is intended to aid UNESCO staff members and other educational advisors as they collaborate with policy makers in developing nations to improve educational programs. Written by staff members of UNESCO's Division of Educational Finance, the papers…

During the 1975-76 and 1976-77 academic years, a project was undertaken to design, implement, and evaluate an inservice course for home economics teachers in the state of New York. Eighty-two junior high and senior high teachers participated, representing both rural and urban areas. The objectives of the course dealt with improvement of specified…

This report contains accounts from seven Wisconsin school districts which participated in an incremental improvement project to demonstrate career education methods and procedures. The consortium district reports are from Eau Claire, Kimberly, Madison, Oregon, Shawano, Sheboygan, and Watertown. All presentations follow the same format: (1) major…

In phase 1 of this study Illinois proprietary institutions were surveyed to identify their vocational program offerings; a directory of their offerings was published. In phase 2 Illinois proprietary school administrators were interviewed, and the data was analyzed to determine resources available, the institution's readiness for cooperation and/or…

This manual for junior and senior high school counselors and teachers reports factors relating to career choice as determined by assessing young women in grades 7, 11, and 12 using a study-developed questionnaire, the Test Anxiety Questionniare, the Thematic Apperception Test, Fear of Success, and a sex-role scale. Chapter 1 is an introduction.…

This annotated bibliography contains over 450 references divided into fourteen categories dealing with modification of vocational curriculum for the handicapped. It accompanies a handbook and user's guide which are available separately--(see note). Section 1 is an introduction. Sections 2-15 contain resources divided into these categories:…

EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN THE COUNTY SYSTEM WAS VISITED BY SPECIALIST CONSULTANTS DURING A 2-WEEK PERIOD. PAROCHIAL AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS WERE ALSO CONTACTED. THE SURVEY WAS CONCERNED WITH PROVISIONS AND SERVICES FOR THE TRAINABLE RETARDED, THE EDUCABLE RETARDED, THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED, THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING,…

CONCERNED WITH PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR DISTURBED CHILDREN, VARIOUS AUTHORS DISCUSS PROGRAMS OF THE NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND PRESENT SOME THEORETICAL FORMULATIONS. PROGRAMS CONSIDERED ARE (1) "EDUCATING DISTURBED CHILDREN IN NEW YORK CITY--AN HISTORICAL OVERVIEW" BY PEARL H. BERKOWITZ AND ESTHER P. ROTHMAN, (2) "THESE ARE OUR CHILDREN"…