The paper will explore Biggs' concept of constructive alignment in the context of work-based learning (WBL). In his book "Teaching for Quality Learning at University" Biggs quotes Tyler making the claim that "Learning takes place through the active behaviour of the student: it is what "he" does that he learns, not what the teacher does". Biggs'…

All of today's young people need a rigorous academic program that prepares them for college and career success. But a growing body of research also suggests that low-income, high-risk teens who have opportunities to gain work experience and to connect education and work during high school are likely to do better in school and earn more throughout…

The paper summarizes efforts in California to provide handicapped secondary students with work experience education. Three types of work experience programs in California are noted (exploratory, general, and vocational work experience). Selection criteria for students include age level, full-time pupil basis, approval of parent/guardian and school…

THIS GUIDE CONTAINS THE BASIC PRINCIPLES, GENERAL POLICIES, EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES, AND MINIMAL STANDARDS OF THE WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION COURSE AND EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT PROGRAMS IN LOS ANGELES. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES STUDENTS TO HAVE A PART-TIME JOB SUPERVISED AND COORDINATED BY THE SCHOOL AND GIVEN COURSE CREDIT. IT EDUCATES THE STUDENT IN WORK…

Examines work experience in the Youth Opportunities Programme and summarizes guidelines that should be useful to those running work experience programs and those involved with any industrial training that involves work experience. (JOW)

Reviews the issues associated with the school-to-work transition and suggests needed areas for research. (JDS)

Specific examples of how a school store can provide students with an opportunity to learn what happens in large retail establishments, and why and how, are presented. Merchandise receiving and display are used as the examples. (AG)

The article describes the Chippewa Office Services as a means for a student to achieve office experience while on a full academic schedule. (AG)

Describes a vocational school on Chesapeake Bay where students get what amounts to on-the-job training on an amazing array of ships. (Editor/MU)

Big Bend Community College (Washington) plays an important role as part of a unique international 2-year work-study program. It provides English instruction, cultural activities, and facilities for Japanese farm trainees who have sought theoretical and practical agricultural training in the United States. (JO)

Describes a rationale for awarding credit for experiential learning based on the student's ability to process experience and transfer cognitive and affective perceptions. Lists five general competencies that a student must demonstrate in order to be awarded credit under this rationale. (W.C. Publications, P.O. Box 1578, Montclair, NJ 07042) (NRJ)

The Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, previous efforts to increase the employment of recipients, and the rationale for providing Supported Work to those on AFDC are discussed. The evaluation design, characteristics of those in the sample, and the initial results are also included. (CT)

The article explores how schools can enhance the career and employment prospects of the handicapped by using the "real work" experiences of the school to foster the work task learning maturation process. (Author)

A work experience program for secondary special education students is described and its advantages and disadvantages are considered, based on responses of program students, regular academic students, and teachers. (CL)