To combat the public perception that home economics education is unnecessary, lacking in academic rigor, and taught by incompetent instructors, home economics teachers must articulate standards, promote their programs, recruit effective teachers, and otherwise stress the quality of their programs. (SK)

The author records his observations about how the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act developed and about the American Vocational Association's presence in the federal scene. (CT)

This article serves as a concluding statement to the preceding articles on ways to improve conferences. The author pulls together themes of successful conference planning and participation and reviews the literature base for readers who wish to inquire further. (CT)

This paper explores how the 4-H youth development program is based on and conducted in a manner consistent with the philosophy of experiential education and Dewey's (1938) principles of interaction and continuity. The paper presents the history of 4-H relevant to an exploration of Dewey's influence on the program, asserting that it is within the…

In 1998, the State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services assumed responsibility for the Milwaukee County child welfare system. The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families has undertaken a multi-year, qualitative research project to monitor the state takeover. The three questions that this project seeks to answer are: (1) What…

The results of this study indicate that feedback may enable a treatment team to increase their effectiveness, but an increase does not always occur. Three conditions seemed necessary for feedback to enhance team effectiveness. When these conditions were met on one ward, the posthospital adjustment of patients rose to a higher level than that of…

A solution to the present surplus of teachers on the market is the achievement of quality professional education programs. (JA)

Authors discuss the advantages of the EMIS/SEMIS (Extension Management Information System/State Extension Management Information System), point out some of its deficiencies, and suggest ways to strengthen and improve it. (Editor)

Some suggestions for adding realism and effectiveness in our business program. (Editor)

System for measuring updating process in conjunction with psychological and environmental effects. (IR)

Gordon McCaffrey, a political scientist and assistant director of the legislation department, Canadian Labour Congress, says technical and vocational educations is as good as far as it goes. He pinpoints what he believes are the shortcomings of education as a whole, examines these in relation to psychological, social and economic factors, and…

Discusses procedures for evaluating a local vocational agriculture program by the state teacher education and state supervisory staffs. (DM)