This collection of 10 My Favorite Assignments (MFA) was first presented at the 2023 Association for Business Communication Annual International Conference held Denver, Colorado, USA. Instructors can see innovative ideas for teaching current social issues, oral communication techniques, and methods to lead students to greater personal and…

If you are considering using handhelds in your classroom, you have a number of things to consider: (1) equipment management; (2) student contracts for out of class use;(3) tutorials;(4) curriculum integration, (4)success stories; and (5) current research on handheld effectiveness. To help teachers learn more about classroom use of handhelds, the…

The article describes a unit on occupations which provides the third- to fifth-grade gifted student with the opportunity to experience firsthand the work of his/her mentor. (SBH)

Presents kinds of data that can be used in exploring careers. Focuses on child care occupations and includes information such as educational requirements, hours and earnings, job satisfaction, and costs of the program. (JOW)

Suggests learning activities to help elementary and secondary students use the daily newspaper to explore the world of work. An annotated list of sources and materials is also included. (RM)

Incorporating simulated job samples into the junior high school curriculum can provide vocational exploration opportunities as well as assessment data on special needs students. Students can participate as active learners and decision makers. (CL)

Describes the planning of an English career day for high school and college students interested in being English majors that was designed to alert them about employment opportunities in business. (HOD)

Describes role-play centers in which children can do math problems, invent, experiment, write with a purpose, and act out adult career roles. Examples of centers include a doctor's office, a supermarket, a fix-it or inventor's workshop, a post office, a pet store, a zoo, a veterinary clinic, a museum, and a restaurant. (DKM)

Describes an information interview assignment for business communication students, in which students interview practitioners in a chosen field for information and advice. (MM)

Describes how a fourth-grade homework assignment sparked a lifelong passion to study Mars. A Mars scientist shares how he became interested in his career. Also provides a status report of the agenda of Mars missions and includes information on related resources. (DDR)

Illustrates the utility of composition classes to college juniors and seniors by having them interview someone in their future profession or career about the writing that person does on the job. (MS)

In Cleveland, high school art majors explore art careers through a series of visits with working professionals in various fields of art. (SJL)

Describes an instructional course program designed to assist students in developing effective job seeking and interviewing skills. Focuses on three main areas: (1) self-assessment, (2) career exploration, and (3) placement. (SR)

Presents a lesson designed for secondary economics classes. Students role play adults in selected occupations, create personal budgets, and make investment and savings decisions. Student directions and questions are included. (CFR)

Investigates how mathematics is used in various careers. Students explore number sense and operations, logical reasoning, data analysis, and algebra. (Author/NB)