This study was designed to outline possible forms of guided self-assessment in adult language learning and to suggest steps that might be taken in order to further develop methods judged to be suitable for use within the European unit/credit scheme for foreign language learning by adults. The report includes a review of relevant literature and…

The 4,987 freshmen who entered the Bloomington campus of Indiana University in the fall of 1977 were used to establish two schemes for predicting first-semester grade point averages. Three sets of prediction equations and a graphic scheme for determining probable grade point averages were provided. Entering freshmen norms were included for SAT…

An evaluation of the DeSoto County, Florida Career Education Project was conducted to determine the effectiveness of career education activities in grades K-12. Project goals emphasized at the elementary level were self-awareness, attitudes/appreciations, and career awareness. Career awareness and attitudes/appreciations were emphasized at the…

As in any very large survey, the sample that provided data for the National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972 (NLS) differed from the random sample of the study design because of nonresponse from 226 of the 1,200 schools in the primary sample, and a small amount of other missing data. Part A of this report, briefly describes the…

The rationale of the Observation Schedule and Record (OScAR) is described, and research is reported to show the extent to which the form fulfills its purposes. In order to provide objective, reliable, and valid information about the teaching process, this classroom observation schedule is used to record the frequency of occurrence of 42 teacher…

Beginning with a description of adult diploma completion requirements for the El Paso school system, this compilation of program information offers reference material and guidelines for adult diploma and high school equivalency programs in many states. Oriented towards administrators who formulate program guidelines, this report furnishes…

Proceedings from the International Summit on Prevention of Mental Retardation from Biomedical Causes are provided. After a list of participants and summary of the highlights of the conference, the keynote address by H. Moser is presented. The following 13 papers are provided along with workshop recommendations and a list of main points elicited…

This booklet is designed to assist those responsible for student selection in making decisions regarding student admission to secondary vocational-technical programs. Following an introductory chapter, chapter 2 describes a student selection committee's composition and responsibilities. Chapter 3 synthesizes selection criteria, as identified by…

This self-instructional, self-paced module is the fourth of five in a series, Competency Based Education Inservice for Part Time Community College Occupational Education Teachers. (See note for other modules.) Its purpose is to enable teachers to select and evaluate learning activities and to implement them in the classroom using suitable…

Notes on the association's annual meeting are presented, including data charts on membership and membership changes. Other contents and issues addressed include: dues schedule, bargaining election problems, income and expenditures, membership problems, elections, state conferences, the Yeshiva decision, the United States Department of Education;…

This handbook for the bilingual vocational curriculum specialist contains seven modules which describe the process of developing curriculum materials to be used by students of limited-English-speaking ability. Module 1 is an introduction to the handbook which discusses bilingual education in the United States and the role of the teacher in…

The final chapter of a seven-section report that examined the assessment of occupational competence, this chapter explores the key patterns and commonalities that have emerged from the study of occupational competency assessment. The chapter begins with a synthesis of the state of the art of competency definition and measurement under four topic…

THE VOCATIONAL POTENTIALS, PROBLEMS OF VOCATIONAL ADJUSTMENT, AND SPECIAL NEEDS FOR ASSISTANCE OF 82 URBAN AND 21 RURAL REJECTEES WERE STUDIED, AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE METHODOLOGY FOR A NATIONAL STUDY WERE MADE. INFORMATION ON INTELLIGENCE, VOCATIONAL APTITUDES, CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL STATUS, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT,…

THIS PUBLICATION PRESENTS SELECTED PAPERS FROM THE UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION'S 15TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, MARCH 13, 1965. PAPERS ARE--(1) "S IS TO TURN" BY PAUL V. CARLSON, (2) "CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF THE FETUS IN UTERO" BY FORREST H. ADAMS, (3) "ENCEPHALITIS--COMMON CAUSES AND AFTER EFFECTS"…

THE TRAINING OF GERMAN TEACHERS TODAY LEAVES SO MUCH TO BE DESIRED THAT THE MAJORITY OF THEM EMPLOYED AND CERTIFIED TO TEACH GERMAN IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS ARE UNQUALIFIED TO DO SO BY ANY PROFESSIONAL STANDARD. THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS THE PREMISE OF THIS POSITION PAPER WHICH OUTLINES IN DETAIL WHAT IS NECESSARY TO REMEDY THE SITUATION. THE MOST…