This self-instructional module, one of 16 on techniques for coordinating work experience programs, provides preservice and inservice educational materials for teacher-coordinators supervising on-the-job training. The two goals for this module are to know the teacher-coordinator's role in coordinating on-the-job training and to be able to identify…

This self-instructional module, one of 16 on techniques for coordinating work experience programs, provides preservice and inservice educational materials for teacher-coordinators supervising on-the-job training. The two goals for this module are to understand student rules and regulations for on-the-job training and to understand how to orient…

This monograph, one of a series of studies of vocational education in the countries of the European Communities, describes the vocational training system in Ireland. The study was compiled from existing statistics and descriptions, and most figures cited refer to 1984. The report is organized in eight chapters. Chapter 1 covers population,…

This handbook was prepared to assist work experience program teachers, school administrators, and others involved in the operation of a work experience program to meet Florida program standards and county guidelines of the Dade County Public Schools. The first sections of the guide outline program goals, objectives, and minimum student…

This resource guide is intended to assist local vocational education service providers in implementing preemployment competencies as a focused portion of a local vocational education curriculum. Section 1 explains the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Competency System. The four competency areas--career decision making, life and work management,…

This guide is intended to serve as a source of information pertaining to educational provisions for handicapped and disadvantaged students enrolled in vocational education programs in Alabama. The following topics are discussed: legislation (the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Education of the Handicapped Act, the Carl Perkins Act, and Alabama…

This anthology of 58 pieces originally published in the "Journal of Experiential Education" focuses on the value of experiential learning and the need to incorporate direct experience in formal education. Chapter 1 summarizes and reviews the findings of "A Nation at Risk" and other major national reports on education. Chapter 2…

These proceedings of a conference, which focused on technology and communications in tomorrow's workplace, include the following: synopses of "Learning for Life: Increasing Awareness of Human Capabilities" and the follow-up session "Multiplying Intelligence: What Do We Know about Learning Styles?" (Dee Dickinson); "From…

This quarterly publication contains 106 abstracts of educational materials published in Australia, covering social and educational developments, programs, and program materials. In the first two sections of the document, the abstracts are arranged in clusters according to prime subject matter. The topics covered, listed at the front of the…

The performance of Hispanic participants in the Summer Training and Education Program (STEP) was examined in detail because findings about short-term outcomes for the first year of STEP operation were more promising for Hispanics than for members of other ethnic groups. In addition, Hispanic performance was examined because of the relatively poor…

This project developed four lessons that reflect the 1981 tax laws as they relate to the use of investment credit and depreciation in farm accounting systems. Project staff reviewed tax laws and related materials and identified four lessons in farm management and supervised occupational experience that needed revision. Materials were then…

This guide provides ideas and recommendations from the business and education communities of Wisconsin to help provide an opportunity for all students to reach their fullest career potential. The first part deals with the need to restructure the educational system in order to concentrate on education for employment and on the procedures entailed…

This trainer's guide is intended to assist supervisors of work-based career training projects in helping students understand and use plant delivery and shipment procedures. The guide is one in a series of core curriculum modules that is intended for use in combination on- and off-the-job programs to familiarize youth with the skills, knowledge,…

Extended Campus is a partnership between education and the private sector that allows high school students an opportunity to acquire core employment skills applicable to a cluster of occupations. The program is also intended to stimulate and sustain a symbiotic partnership between education and the private sector. During their participation in…

A study was conducted to develop baseline information about the cost effectiveness of cooperative vocational education to be used in teacher education programs in Pennsylvania. Information gathered included data on cost effectiveness, types of occupations for which students were prepared, the effect of school dropout and youth employment on local…