One area in consumer education which, at times, is not emphasized enough is advertising. A student activity is described and an example of an outline used in giving facts about advertising is presented. (HD)

Describes a method for teaching students to prepare transmittal correspondence (memos or letters that accompany reports). (FL)

This yearbook examines the implications of assessment, assessment design, and multiple assessment tools. The five sections of the book are designed for developing and implementing assessment strategies for the business education curriculum, and several of the 14 chapters contain examples of assessment. The chapters cover the following topics: (1)…

At Bay Shore High School, the business education department designed a course guide in booklet form geared to the student population. (BP)

Part of a series of classroom aids designed for real estate instructors, this instructional packet was designed to give real estate students a balanced view of the landlord-tenant relationship in Texas. Following an evaluation form for the instructional packet, a summary presentation explores the topic, explains the rules that govern and the…

This directory is designed to assist in the identification of supplementary materials to support program development for small businesses. Following introductory comments and an overview of small business management training, section I lists training tools available from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Section II provides descriptions and…

This course outline is intended as a guide to using the American Institute of Small Business' text entitled "How To Set Up Your Own Small Business." The outline, which is based on a 20- or 21-week course cycle, is organized around the following topics: the nature of small business and entrepreneurship; sources of information about entrepreneurship…

Stating that certain instructional practices may be one reason for decreasing shorthand enrollments, the author suggests that shorthand teachers examine their classroom techniques in order to improve student learning. Some specific steps in scheduling dictation and transcription are given. (MF)

The article describes three steps to help business teachers choose appropriate teaching aids: (1) identify the sources of instructional materials; (2) evaluate the materials, using a variety of criteria; and (3) select materials that avoid potential problems. (MF)

Examples of drills taken from "Drills to Improve Teaching Transcription" that may be adapted by a teacher using his own subject matter. (TA)

Discusses methods for teaching communication skills in accounting classes. Topics include (1) preparing a class outline, (2) discussing writing concepts, and (3) creating writing assignments using accounting skills. (CH)

Some basic areas of law that the author feels should be included in a unit of work for secretarial students are outlined. (HD)

Using materials clipped from newspapers, students in a Typing I laboratory learn how to tabulate, proofread, type letters, and reports, etc., and work independently and evaluate other students' work. (TA)

Describes a project that allowed students to become familiar with computerized research while completing an assigned writing task. (FL)

This discussion of evaluating a records management course includes comments on management orientation, creation of records, maintenance of records, selection and use of equipment, storage and destruction of records, micrographics, and a course outline. (TA)