The discussion paper consists principally of two checklists of preoperational research needs for development projects in developing nations. (Preoperational research is focused on the possibility or feasibility of introducing a given innovation, its implications, and necessary modification.) The checklists, the first on factors relevant for…

This publication describes classroom activities that English teachers can use in helping junior high school students to explore individual career goals. Designed to increase students' awareness of occupations related both directly and indirectly to English skills, the activities are organized into four sections: (1) Who Am I? (2) What Are the Life…

This competency-based curriculum unit on tree identification is one of five developed for classroom use in teaching the landscape/nursery area of horticulture. The three sections are each divided into teaching content (in a question-and-answer format) and student skills that outline steps and factors for consideration. Topics covered include…

Incorporating elements of humanist, Piagetian, psychodynamic, and behaviorist perspectives of child development, this guide for preschool teachers explores several topics related to curriculum planning for 4-year-old children. Chapter 1 points out the significance of the curriculum study, defines terms, and identifies assumptions and limitations…

This student training module provides an introduction to the automotive parts counter trade. (A companion instructor's guide is available separately as CE 032 880; other student modules also are available--see note). The modules are designed to introduce trade knowledge and skills to the student. This module contains a cover sheet listing module…

This student training module provides an introduction to the plumbing trade. (A companion instructor's guide is available separately as CE 032 884; also, other student modules are available--see note.) The modules are designed to introduce trade knowledge and skills to the student. This module contains a cover sheet listing module title, goal, and…

This student training module provides an introduction to the welding trade. (A companion instructor's guide is available separately as CE 032 888; other student modules are available as CE 032 890-891.) The modules are designed to introduce trade knowledge and skills to the student. This module contains a cover sheet listing module title, goal,…

One of a series of pre-apprenticeship phase 1 training modules dealing with math skills, this self-paced student module covers the multiplication and division of common fractions and whole and mixed numbers. Included in the module are the following: cover sheet listing module title, goals, and performance indicators; introduction; study…

One of a series of pre-apprenticeship phase 1 training modules dealing with math skills, this self-paced student module covers compound numbers. Included in the module are the following: cover sheet listing module title, goals, and performance indicators; introduction; study guide/check list with directions for module completion; information…

One of a series of pre-apprenticeship phase 1 training modules dealing with math skills, this self-paced student module covers computation of areas of plane figures and volumes of solid figures. Included in the module are the following: cover sheet listing module title, goals, and performance indicators; introduction; study guide/check list with…

These 20 Student Training Modules on cement finishing comprise one of nine sets of self-paced learning modules developed for Pre-Apprenticeship Phase 2 Training. (A companion instructor's guide is available separately as CE 031 575.) The modules are designed to impart trade knowledge and skills to the student. Each module contains some or all of…

This manual is intended to assist teachers and supervisors by providing a set of guidelines on the design and use of methods for assessment of students' and health workers' performance. It is divided into two parts. Part 1 outlines a general approach to performance assessment, establishes a set of principles essential to the effective assessment…

This curriculum for licensed practical nurse contains 18 units. Each unit is divided into modules comprised of task or job-related competencies. A student competency sheet (SCS) provided for each task is organized into this format: unit number and name, module letter and name of the group of related tasks, and number and name of task; performance…

This curriculum for food marketing (cashier-checking) is designed to provide entry-level employment skills. It is organized into 13 units which contain one to ten competencies. A student competency sheet provided for each competency is organized into this format: unit and competency number and name, learning steps, learning activities, and…

This learning module on appraising the personnel development needs of vocational teachers is one of six competency based modules designed for both preservice and inservice education of vocational education administrators. It reviews the type of observable classroom and laboratory competencies a teacher should possess, the concepts and principles…