Covering the period of June 1974 to May 1975, the report describes and evaluates the second year activities of a comprehensive K-14 career education project in a three-county rural area of Missouri. As a result of the third party evaluation the following conclusions were reached. The project has had a desired positive impact on teachers in the 10…

A methodology for inventorying the technical concepts relevant to the occupations of automotive mechanics, business data programers, and general secretaries is described in the report. Five general types of technical concepts are presented, consisting of specialized knowledge having practical use to workers. Through a process of development,…

On an optical scanning survey form listing 66 basic mathematics skills, all secondary vocational teachers in Pennsylvania were asked to identify mathematical skills essential to success and skills in need of remediation for their specialties. Of 4,839 forms sent out, data from 3,404 yielded the 122 tables (121 pages) of findings arranged according…

The objectives of the program were to provide reading remediation and curriculum enrichment through the use of audiovisual resources and to train teachers in using new instructional media and developing new instructional techniques. The program was coordinated by a full-time teacher with the help of one paraprofessional assistant in each…

The impact which program evaluation and subsequent short-term in-service education efforts had upon the curricular programs of two distinctly different school settings was assessed. In addition, the appropriateness of the Kunkel-McElhinney model of curriculum evaluation, as perceived by professional school personnel, was examined and assessed. The…

This protocol materials unit, based on the interaction component of instruction, is designed to help prospective teachers better understand verbal behaviors as related to fair (positive feedback) and unfair (negative feedback) responses. Fair verbal behavior is defined as following a standard of equal treatment toward all students and as free from…

This study was concerned with the relationship between (1) educational technology employed by a high school English department and the structure of that work group, and (2) the technological-structural congruence and teacher perceptions of organizational effectiveness. It was suggested that the research findings would be useful for inducing…

With particular attention to vocational research and development, this study reviewed the literature to obtain information on the factors or influences causing teachers to change practices. Research and development in vocational education was treated as an independent variable in an experimental research design with moderating variables of product…

This discussion of distance education needs from the point of view of the adult student focuses on learner needs. It is suggested that these needs will be met through improvement in program design procedures, increased student support through advising and guidance, and greater cooperation between existing educational agencies. (LRW)

Discusses several incidents of censorship involving adolescent literature at the publisher level, school level, and teacher level. Suggests ways for educators to combat censorship in these areas. (MM)

The opening address from CALICO '87 in Monterey, California, compares the potential of computer-assisted language instruction (CALI) as claimed in the 70s to the realities of CALI now. Discusses the language proficiency levels best suited for applications of CALI as it now exists. Enumerates six challenges for CALI. (LMO)

Responds to Barry Brummett's criticism of a previous article by the author suggesting techniques for dealing with fundamentalist Christian students in speech classes. Considers the merits of Brummett's counter proposal and suggests that public speaking courses should not aim to convert absolutist students to relativism but teach them to adapt…

Describes some practical techniques that lead to effective classroom discipline and that maintain an optimal learning environment. Suggestions include (1) spending time with students individually; (2) using a variety of techniques to help students make smooth transitions from one activity to another; and (3) constructing contingency contracts to…

Outlines a distance education course in telecommunications offered through Brunel Technical College, Bristol, England. Objectives of the college, the sponsor, college staff, and students enrolled in the course are investigated together with problems, cost implications, and student and staff perceptions. Distance and evening students' performance…

Describes the development and implementation of a reading program based on the desire to put theory into practice. Details the use of materials, diagnostic procedures, and daily schedules and concludes that individualized meaning-based program provides positive changes in teaching and learning behavior. (FL)