Presented in two volumes, this comprehensive report on Operation Depart (the Quebec provincial continuing education scheme launched in 1967) describes its position in relation to the Roman Catholic educational system as a whole; the current status of adult education activities; urbanization and socioeconomic development in the nine major regions…

This report, a compilation of symposium papers presented by participants from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, examines several urgent and complex problems that lie beyond the purview of the traditional "manpower approach" to educational planning. Although the participants represented developing as well as developed countries, the…

Developed by the Campus Laboratory School of the State College at Buffalo, this program description proposes a simulated work environment which could be used to train educable and trainable retardates for hotel/motel aides more effectively and economically than on-the-job training or classroom lecture instruction. The proposed method of…

Developed by the Department of Agricultural Education of the Pennsylvania State University and field-tested by 54 teachers, this guide is for teacher use in planning a unit in greenhouse crop production. The unit is intended for upper high school and post-high school students interested in careers in this field. Teacher suggestions, references,…

This quaterly publication announces the availability of instructional materials acquired and processed by the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Clearinghouse on Vocational and Technical Education. It should be of particular interest to teachers, curriculum specialists, supervisors, and administrators involved in curriculum…

The major purpose of this guide is to develop the necessary information for the writing of educational specifications to house medical x-ray technician programs. The guide is also designed to: (1) assist planners in the formation of creative housing solutions for desired educational programs, (2) prevent important considerations from being…

This quarterly publication announces the availability of instructional materials acquired and processed by the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Clearinghouse on Vocational and Technical Education. It should be of particular interest to teachers, curriculum specialists, supervisors, and administrators involved in curriculum…

This study of the images of occupations is based on the assumption that the world of work is of primary importance to young people choosing a career. Data were collected by use of the occupations questionnaire which was designed so that a respondent was asked to rate each of 15 occupations, on 34 two-ended, seven-point rating scales. The target…

The purpose of this study was to identify and explain factors which account for rural youths having lower attendance records and lower educational attainment than urban youths. The major objectives were: (1) to determine the factors affecting the school attendance and attainment of rural youths; (2) to determine the life aspirations of rural…

The President sends to the Congress each year a report on the Nation's manpower, as required by the Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962, which includes a comprehensive report by the Department of Labor on manpower requirements, resources, utilization, and training. This statistical appendix to the Department of Labor report presents data…

Designed as a ready reference source on training practices and theories in work organizations, this annotated bibliography cites 109 items on general aspects of training (including the historical development of training and the identification of needs), followed by eleven bibliographies and by over 600 other works on manual and clerical skill…

This quarterly publication announces the availability of instructional materials acquired and processed by the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Clearinghouse on Vocational and Technical Education. It should be of particular interest to teachers, curriculum specialists, supervisors, and administrators involved in curriculum…

Two studies were made of part time adult education enrollees in Wisconsin: (1) a Spring 1967 study of relationships between demographic or socioeconomic data and information on reasons for course participation in the vocational system; (2) a study during the 1967-68 school year in which questionnaires were given, to vocational system course…

This study sought to examine the potential role of a liberal studies diploma program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and to determine the extent and nature of interest in such a program. Data were obtained from 870 completed questionnaires (a 32% response) concerning educational level and degrees, age, sex, income, occupation, marital…

More than 50 professional nurses participated in the summer workshop to prepare teachers for associate degree nursing programs. The general structure of the workshop provided for general sessions in the morning for all participants and small afternoon group sessions organized on the basis of curricular area--fundamentals of nursing, nursing in…