This guide is the result of a consolidation of three separate, closely related dissertation studies designed to provide information for preparing a planning guide for drafting and design technology programs. One of the studies was of the Texas Junior College drafting and design curricula, another was of the buildings and equipment, and the third…

To identify the occupational and educational aspirations and expectations of Louisiana high school students and relate these aspirations and expectations to their background of experiences, 13,607 students (7,021 girls and 6,586 boys) were interviewed in a group situation. The findings suggest that high school students develop strong occupational…

The primary purpose of the study was to utilize the "functions" of an industry, as opposed to the more traditional use of the "job titles," to develop a curricular basis for educational programs to meet the needs of potential workers in an industry, with the scope of the study limited to the management and service functions. In the first phase of…

Suitable program establishment guides and teaching materials are needed to develop programs in agricultural resources that will qualify students to enter and advance in existing and emerging occupations in the areas of conservation, recreational utilization, and protection and regulation. The first phase of the project sought to determine the…

This study was concerned with occupational trends in relation to the growth of vocational education endeavors to define the nature of the problem, assess trends, and examine major implications. The study consists primarily of an analysis of occupational data and vocational enrollment trends between 1950-51 and 1959-60. In addition, supplementary…

Three operations relevant to preparing a data base and supporting scripts are discussed in considerable detail. Section One enumerates the activities which constitute the collection and documentation of a data base. The material presented is relatively nontechnical and requires no knowledge of computers. Section Two discusses the preparation of…

The Career Development and Technology Program will help elementary school children examine various occupations, the world of work, technology, and their own interest and abilities in relation to possible career directions. Specifically it will: (1) provide learning activities that engage the learner in experiences suited to his interests, (2)…

This textbook for junior high school students encompasses concepts found in manufacturing, and together with a teacher's guide (VT 014 238) and laboratory manual (VT 014 239) constitutes the second part of a 2-year integrated program in industrial technology. This and the first year course in construction technology, were developed under contract…

This textbook for junior high school students encompasses concepts found in construction, and together with a teacher's guide (VT 014 244) and two laboratory manuals (VT 014 242 and VT 014 243), constitutes the first part of a 2-year integrated program in industrial technology. This and the second year course in manufacturing were developed under…

The two main objectives of this project were: (1) to create a meaningful cooperative effort between the Kent County Vocational Technical School District and the Milford School District for the purpose of expanding vocational education, and (2) to establish a system to serve as a model for future expansion of vocational education in Delaware.…

The result of a Presidential directive, this study was conducted to determine the feasibility and means for implementing a computer-assisted labor market information system designed to improve information flow in and about the construction industry. Data were collected by means of: (1) extensive research reviews, (2) contact with selected…

The purpose of this paper is to aid curriculum development specialists, state leadership personnel, and local supervisors of trade and industry in evaluating curriculum and instructional materials development in cosmetology and barbering. Intended to help either the new or experienced teacher improve programs and identify useful instructional…

This encyclopedia is designed to be used by junior and senior high school students, their parents, and school counselors who have need for both general and specific career information and for suggested approaches to educational and career planning. Educational and career awareness are stressed and can be used in conjunction with group discussion…

This document contains four working papers dealing with various aspects of career education. "Career Education: Description and Goals," prepared by E. L. Rumpf and others, defines career education and identifies and discusses eight characteristics and seven career education goals. "Career Education: A Model for Implementation," prepared by J.…

This publication reports on research conducted on exemplary practices affecting the standards and the delivery of custodial services in schools. Specifically, the study attempted to (1) survey practices in several school districts with exemplary custodial programs and suggest a formula or formulas that would provide a logical basis for determining…