Results of a job analysis for the position of entry-level health services administrator (HSA) are presented. The following products of the study are presented: a list of 132 tasks grouped into 10 job dimensions (e.g., policy direction, financial management), ratings of the importance of each task at entry-level, a list of 39 qualifications,…

As the first in a series of monographs on competency-based education (CBE), this paper presents background information and exercises to aid instructors in understanding and utilizing performance goals as tools for articulation, program development, and student evaluation. After introductory material discussing the major differences between…

The OCR Guidelines (Vocational Education Programs Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Service on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex and Handicap) are not the result of new legislation, but are new regulations for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504…

Designed to inform Indian students about health career opportunities, this handbook prepared by the Association of American Indian Physicians describes the great need for more American Indians as health professionals and gives information on specific health fields, preparation for health professions, and assistance available (financial and other).…

Student and faculty respondents were asked to rate the importance of selected teacher traits in terms of student learning, and to make judgments concerning the value and use of student evaluations of teachers. The results indicate that students and faculty differ somewhat in the importance assigned to some teacher traits, such as "instructor…

This study examined ability grouping of students in relationship to the amount of time they received from teachers, the effects of grouping on students' self concept, and grouping students according to their social behavior as perceived by the teacher. Information was obtained on the criteria teachers used for placing students in various groups,…

Causal modeling was applied to data collected in a naturalistic setting in an attempt to validate a conceptual model of teaching. These data included supervisory ratings of the variables: specifying performance objectives, diagnosing learners, selecting instructional strategies, and interacting with learners collected on 82 student teachers.…

A survey employing the Delphi technique was used to explore lifelong learning needs in Pennsylvania. Respondents included agents (those involved in the educational system such as administrators, faculty, broadcasters, librarian, and others) and consumers (representatives of groups of people who might pursue lifelong learning). Results revealed…

The accredited schools of pharmacy in the United States are listed, and information is given for each school on: institutional background, curriculum, entrance requirements, selection factors, financial aid availability, advanced placement, application and acceptance timetables, estimated expenses for first-year classes, class demography (in- and…

It can hardly be said that there have been any dramatic results of affirmative action affecting the situation of minorities and women in higher education institutions. The pervasive institutional attitude toward affirmative action ranges from neutral to negative, and is the major barrier to ending discrimination. Other barriers are preemployment…

The author describes the structure and methodology of "educational criticism" and provides excerpts from a study done in a high school art history class. Educational criticism is based on lengthy classroom observations and describes, interprets, and evaluates classroom life. The educational critic must be knowledgeable about classrooms and the…

Focusing on current grading practices, this report details a survey of 443 respondents from both four- and two-year institutions of higher education. The data are compared with a 1973-74 survey of the same institutions. Findings show that in general more stringent policies are enforced in the use of nontraditional grading practices, in making-up…

Designed for students in vocational education, this introduction to competency-based instruction (1) defines competency-based instruction, (2) defines personalized instruction, (3) describes how competency-based instruction works, (4) reviews how to use learning strategies, (5) discusses how to use behavioral objectives, and (6) examines who is…

Developed as a guide for local joint apprenticeship and training committees in establishing local bricklaying apprenticeship programs, this booklet represents the sixth revision of the national apprenticeship and training standards for bricklaying apprenticeship. (The standards were prepared and approved by the National Joint Bricklaying…

Statements and documents concerning the criteria and standards used for faculty promotion, retention, and tenure in member institutions were collected by the Deans' Council of the New England Teacher Corps Network. The response presented in this publication is made in the form of a memo to the faculty senate, from the dean of a college of…