A process to translate results of vocational assessment of learning disabled and behavior-disordered students into individualized education program objectives is described. The process addresses three concerns: (1) appropriate vocational assessment for all; (2) adequate use of assessment results; and (3) inclusion of transition objectives and…

During the late nineteenth century, policymakers undertook an intense campaign to assimilate Indians through education. The author examines three perspectives of that time: (1) the Protestant ideology, (2) the civilization-savagism paradigm, and (3) the quest for land by Whites. He explores how these translated into concrete educational policy.…

Describes the development of a program to help British secondary school students enrich their German instruction through opportunities to make practical use of the language in a commercial or industrial context. (CB)

Results are reported of a national study designed to identify preferred curriculum content important to the "professional foundation" in social work education. Findings show a high degree of consensus on curriculum material thought to be appropriate for a professional foundation. (Author/MH)

In response to our society's demographic changes (a shrinking middle class, a declining birthrate, and an aging population), some compelling arguments for supporting public education are emerging: (1) the education/economy equation; (2) the worker/job mismatch; (3) the declining productivity argument; (4) the upper class/underclass rift; (5) the…

Examines the types of employment children are most frequently engaged in, the risks involved, earnings, relationship between work and school, and the constraints on the exercise of their rights. Discusses initiatives underway to protect child workers, meet their needs, and formulate government policy. (JOW)

Instead of relying on largely unsuccessful partnerships between business and education, business needs to force its own agenda to help the U.S. regain competitive advantage in world economy. This article advocates free market choice; restructuring schools; professionalized, accountable teacher corps; higher academic standards; traditional values;…

Spurred by the Nigerian government's concern about transition rates into the three-year junior secondary segment of the nation's new 6-3-3-4 educational system, this paper reviews the literature, examines transition rates in 22 states, and concludes that most states have fallen below the 70 percent projected national transition rates during…

The Monitoring and Tracking Clients and Helpers (MATCH) system assesses the skills and needs of deaf-blind individuals completing educational programs and compares them with training opportunities of service agencies. The information is used to determine the most appropriate adult placement and to determine needed areas unmet by existing programs.…

Indicates that broadcast news employers prefer entry-level employees who have (1) a degree in journalism or broadcast journalism, (2) a liberal arts education, and (3) a news internship. Claims that educators have a responsibility to provide both journalism skills coursework and academic counseling leading to relevant and practical degree…

Argues that it is the responsibility of educators to be candid about students' likelihood of success as journalists. Claims that teachers should clearly outline what reporting jobs are like in reality and what students must achieve academically and professionally to get and hold these positions. (JD)

Reports preliminary findings of a study of coauthorship and group authorship in six major professional organizations. (FL)

Acting on recent evidence indicating the potential for success in business careers for humanities and social sciences graduates, this article describes how a sociology department modified its coursework to better accommodate the business career potential of its students. (JDH)

Vocational education offerings can be linked with employment opportunities by identifying specialties and sub-specialties of the primary occupation and then listing the occupation titles to determine the training program's organization and to name its component courses and units. Such linkages benefit the employer, the school, and the student. (CH)

Examines data drawn from a study of advertising education and concludes that its center is now in the southern United States. Contains a table of data relating the number of bachelor's degrees with an advertising major or emphasis by region and by state in selected years. (FL)