This report documents a hearing to extend authorization of appropriations under the Vocational Education Act of 1963. The discussion focuses on research and program improvement in vocational education funded by vocational education appropriations as authorized in the Vocational Education Act. Testimony includes prepared statements, letters, and…

This agenda is based upon a detailed analysis of the actual courses teachers take in their baccalaureate programs. A course by course analysis was made of the programs that were completed by more than 3,000 teacher education graduates in 14 Southern states. Recommendations are made on: (1) student recruitment and admissions; (2) core curriculum or…

A clinical peer review of client treatment at the Weber Mental Health Center, a facility serving two Utah counties, was conducted. Gathered from 25 randomly selected charts of clients 8 years of age and younger who were seen during the period 1978-1982 and whose treatment was terminated, data indicated that 28 percent of the sample was improperly…

A description is given of the West Virginia Microcomputer Educational Network in the context of excellence in education and how it enables educators in schools, colleges/universities, and the State Department of Education to access and input to an information base of research findings, successful practices, and operational programs related to…

The restructuring of teacher education programs must involve a collaboration between members of college faculties involved in producing educational knowledge and those who use the knowledge to train teachers. The restructuring also involves: (1) extending the teacher training period to a minimum of five years; (2) better integration of the…

Students and faculty were given a Delphi survey to determine learning objectives for the training of master's level student personnel professionals. Eighteen process objectives and 21 learning objectives were identified and ranked. Data was used to evaluate, improve, and innovate the content and procedures for student personnel training. (Author)

This report on the Emergency School Aid Act (ESAA) identifies several problems concerning the act and its administration. It has been found that some program funds have been used for general educational rather than desegregation assistance because the administration allowed funding of school districts with planned desegregation efforts which were…

One of five booklets designed to help vocational education teachers and Commission for Manpower Policy reported here reflect the Commission's concern that, classrooms, this booklet discusses the role of medical, social, educational, and unemployment are expected to continue for some time. This booklet's content is presented in four sections. The…

Considers the present status of intern programs for students of organizational communication and suggests possible future developments. (JW) Published by the Association for Communication Administration Bulletin, Staff Coordinator, ACA 5202 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041, $25.00 annual dues.

Curriculum specialists have devised ethnic studies programs without giving serious thought to the basic issues which should be considered when curriculum changes are made. (Author)

This self-appraisal checklist is designed to help Ohio teachers and administrators improve elementary school English/language arts programs. The checklist is organized into seven major categories representing essential aspects of an elementary school English/language arts program: (1) philosophy, (2) organization and administration, (3) class…

Of the programs intended to help teachers maintain student discipline, the vast majority are simplistic and focus on only a few of the factors influencing student behavior. According to this chapter of "Helping Teachers Manage Classrooms," both preservice and inservice programs are needed that provide teachers with a wide range of skills, focus on…

Impact must be defined before it can be assessed. Part of the definition is that impact is the consequences of funded vocational education research and development projects and programs, not just the fact of the dissemination of the products of the projects. Programs are defined as a group of funded research and development improvement projects…

This report of an assessment of vocational and technical education needs in South Carolina is divided into seven sections. The introductory section briefly describes the assessment model used in the study. Section 2, National Overview, provides background information of national significance. It includes an analysis of studies conducted to…