A program of pre-postsecondary instruction in engineering and health occupations for grades 11 and 12 was developed and implemented at Firestone High School from June 1974 to July 1975. It was designed to be compatible with high school graduation requirements and offer experiences related to postsecondary education that would lead to a…

Intended as a tool for cosmetology teachers in Virginia public and private schools, the document is an instructional guide which offers 12 units of study, arranged in a three year course. Materials covered help prepare students for licensure in the State of Virginia and the guide is designed to cover the 1,500 hours required to be spent in the…

This publication was developed as an aid for industrial cooperative training coordinators in the teaching of general related topics for 11th and 12th grade cooperative programs. Major emphasis is on innovative types of materials which can be used to stimulate the type of students who have difficulty in adjusting to traditional teaching materials…

The curriculum guide is an effort to help teachers plan and implement a course in human services. The program is designed for students in grades 11 and 12 who terminate their education after completion of high school. The course prepares students for entry level skills as child care aides, geriatrics aides, or convalescent aides. The sections are…

This teaching guide provides vocational teachers with a method for implementing work ethics instruction. Twenty-three lesson plans are included, which are organized into eight instructional units: Learning about Work; Developing Personally; Conducting Yourself Ethically; Developing Human Relations Skills; Getting a Job; Performing on the Job;…

The teacher directed home economics education guide is planned to prepare high school students for entrance into food service occupations upon completion of high school. Course length includes two periods daily from one to three years, with on-the-job training recommended. It is recommended that students complete one or two years of a homemaking…

Criterion referenced, field-tested instruments developed to assess 11th and 12th grade vocational agriculture education programs in (1) agricultural mechanics, (2) horticulture, (3) agribusiness supplies and services, and (4) farm management are presented in the document. A narrative report briefly discusses objectives; test construction; field…

The course outline will serve as a guide to the 11th grade student interested in sheet metal occupations. The course, 135 hours in length, covers the basic techniques of cutting and trimming, drilling and hole preparation of metals. Lecture and demonstration techniques are to be utilized, with emphasis on the use of visual aids, mock-ups,…

The course outline will serve as a guide to the 11th grade student interested in sheet metal occupations. Requiring 135 clock hours, the basic course covers orientation and techniques in aircraft sheet metal. Emphasis will be placed on the proper use of tools and machines, safety, fabrication methods, aircraft materials, basic layout, and special…

This guide outlines the basic skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level competencies in the field of building construction, or for entrance into a post-high school or university program. The introductory section includes (1) brief job descriptions from the "Dictionary of Occupational Titles" for the seven key occupations represented…