This self-instructional module on creating an effective business image is the fourth in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) identify the key factors which contribute to formation of a business image and (2) assess your current image and determine if it communicates the…

This self-instructional module on developing ads that produce results is the sixth in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) identify three guidelines to be considered when you invest money in advertising, (2) identify the five basic elements of a printed advertisement, and (3)…

This self-instructional module on merchandising is the eighth in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) identify the elements of a balanced merchandise plan and (2) implement a workable plan to meet the needs of a business. Provided are information sections on the elements of a…

Supporting performance objectives 17, 23, 24, and 27 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Paying and Receiving Bankteller Catalog, this module includes both a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on processing coins. (This module is the fourth in a set of eight on banktelling [CE 019 471-478].) The…

Supporting performance objectives 18, 25, 26, 30, 31 and 32 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Paying and Receiving Bankteller Catalog, this module includes both a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on sorting, stacking and strapping currency. (This module is the fifth in a set of eight on…

Supporting performance objective 12 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Paying and Receiving Bankteller Catalog, this module includes both a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on examining checks for acceptability. (This module is the sixth in a set of eight on banktelling [CE 019 471-478].) The…

Supporting performance objective 50 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Bookkeeper Catalog, a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on recording discounts allowable on invoices are included in this module. (This module is the fifth in a set of ten on bookkeeping [CE 019 480-489].) The student materials…

Supporting performance objective 51 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Bookkeeper Catalog, this instructor's manual concerns the completing of purchase invoices. (This module is the sixth in a set of ten on bookkeeping [CE 019 480-489].) The student materials include a pre- and posttest, three instruction sheets…

Supporting performance objective 54 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Bookkeeper Catalog, and both a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on preparing memos for goods returned are included in this module. (This module is the seventh in a set of ten on bookkeeping [CE 019 480-489].) The student…

Supporting specific performance objectives of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Bookkeeper Catalog, a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on completing sales invoices are included in this module. (This module is the eighth in a set of ten on bookkeeping [CE 019 480-489].) The student materials include…

Support performance objectives of the V-TECS Education Consortium of States) Bookeeper Catalog, a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on recording accounting entries pertaining to notes and interest are included in this module. (This module is the ninth in a set of ten on bookkeeping [CE 019 480-489].) The student materials include…

Through funding from the Michigan Department of Education, a small private college in a suburban area outside Detroit developed a three-year competency-based paraprofessional training program in gerontology. During the first year of the program, courses and competencies were developed and 50 paraprofessionals were recruited; in the second year new…

The recent passage of legislation in California requiring local education agencies to establish performance based education programs will increase the role and responsibilities of school librarians and media specialists. The legislation will result in giving librarians, through the goals established by the school district, specific objectives in…

One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers the topic of ladders. Designed for the combination lecture and practical application method of teaching, this part of the course explains and demonstrates various types of ladder construction, handling techniques, and maintenance. Its…

One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers the topic of forcible entry. Due to the nature of the subject, this part of the course is taught basically by lecture method, although practical applications by students are suggested wherever possible. The major areas of study include…