This document presents an outline for a 135-hour course prepared to help students become employable by performing the required service of the automotive body repairman. The course is designed to familiarize the student with the management operation of an automotive body and refinishing shop. The student will receive a general orientation to his…

This report outlines the symposium held on the teaching and learning of the mother tongue and of other modern languages. The aims were: (1) to examine the general connections between the teaching and learning of the mother tongue and of other modern languages in mono-, bi-, and multilingual communities in Europe; (2) to consider the bearing of…

Two simultaneous conferences on Adult Education and Adult Basic Education were held because it was considered that interaction between the two conference groups would be mutually beneficial. The defined goal of this joint institute was: the identification of problems, strategies, and priorities as they relate to an on-going plan for staff…

The BACIE Conference held on February 14, 1972 provided a national platform for the discussion of vocational education and training. The main points of the Government's consultative document, "Training for the Future," were presented, along with speeches presenting the view from industry, the trade unions, and education. A panel of five…

This program is designed to make the concept of the new school possible -- one that provides a variety of learning situations and guarantees learning opportunities for all individuals. The report makes recommendations in four areas that foster the new school concept: (1) technical assistance and evaluation support for school-based projects using…

The study was undertaken to investigate the "1202 Commission" established in 1972 by public law, with respect to the implications for Florida Technological University. Information was gathered through interviews and correspondence with members of the Florida Department of Education, Governor's Office, Board of Regents of the State…

This coordination guide has been written as a reference for Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Prime Sponsor administrators, planners, and operations staff who are interested in pursuing coordination opportunities with Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) employment-related programs. It is intended to serve four major purposes: (1)…

A project was conducted to develop and implement a school and community-based guidance, counseling, placement, and follow-up program that would place counselors and support personnel in an optimum position to meet the individual career-planning needs of every student, including the occupationally inclined. Specific project goals were to develop…

At the SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine the curriculum of the Department of Family Medicine requires that all sophomores spend eight half-days working with a family physician preceptor in his private practice and eight half-days in seminars. Program implementation, requirements, and evaluation are described. (LBH)

Describes an integrated training model at a Spanish engineering school. Provides an introduction to the school including terminology, history, and structure; the integrated university-business model including technical industrial engineering, unregulated training, and the industrial design institute; and evaluation of the program. (YP)

The McKnight Foundation presented a plan to Florida state higher education officials to create a perpetual fund to help support Black students pursuing doctoral degrees. The Florida Endowment Fund concentrates on those students whose grades are good but whose test scores may not be. (MLW)

Highlights science learning activities and experiences from elementary and middle schools. Includes "Highest Tech Science," an innovative science lab; "Swap Meets," lessons exchanged by mail by two schools; "Students Ahoy," an outdoor experience at the shore; and two cooperative programs between colleges and elementary schools. (CW)

Starting Early Starting Smart (SESS) is a knowledge development initiative designed to: (1) create and test a new model for providing mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment for young children (birth to 7 years) and their families; and (2) inform practitioners and policymakers of successful interventions and promising practices…

This book is intended to help library media teachers understand the nature of partnerships at both individual and group levels. It details the steps for developing and maintaining partnerships, particularly with groups and demonstrates how technology can affect these educational collaborative efforts. The chapters cover the following topics: (1)…

The Okaloosa-Walton Community College (OWCC) proposes a Charter High School that will allow college-level study for serious high school students. The combined high school and college educational programs will enable students to complete a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously in either academic transfer or technical education…