In the formal school setting, the control of learning has typically been placed with the wrong person--the teacher. By modifying the control mechanism in the educational process and elevating the student to a position of "determining individual destiny," a catalyst for motivated learning may evolve. (JOW)

Business educators are faced with a great challenge--to acquaint students with new technology and prepare them to function to their fullest potential. The success of the future depends upon training students for the office of tomorrow. (JOW)

Teachers of business law have many opportunities to integrate basic economic principles into their business law classes and therefore contribute to students' economic as well as legal literacy. Discusses a number of specific learning activities resources. (JOW)

In this discussion of international business education, the author examines the concept's isolation from mainstream business education, argues for the need for a reconceptualization, identifies various approaches to international education, and recommends strategies for enhancing the study of international business education in the United States.…

Consideration of the role of nonverbal communication equips students with the ability to maintain effective relationships in a business setting. (SK)

Discusses the promotion of business education through the activities of student organizations. Describes specific programs, projects, and leadership development activities and their effectiveness in publicizing business education programs. (JOW)

Discusses effective means of promoting business education through the use of bulletin boards and brochures. (JOW)

Examines ways in which economics can enhance the business education curriculum. Discusses the process of using existing curriculum as the basis for integration using four steps: (1) examination of economic content, (2) examination of course curriculum, (3) determination of applicable economic concepts, and (4) selection of activities and…

Discusses issues that need to be resolved concerning the teaching of business communications, given that there is a critical need for it. The primary issue seems to be whether one or two courses should be required of all business students. Supports the two-course position. (JOW)

Examines the application of learning principles to individualized instruction in skilled courses in business and vocational education for adult students. Available from College of Education, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506. (SK)

Discusses the importance of teaching effective speaking, listening, and interpersonal skills. (JOW)

In recent years, the focus of education has been on those with mental and physical disabilities. Because of this, those students with superior intellectual ability have been neglected. Causes for nonrecognition, ways to identify the gifted, and what business teachers can do are discussed. (JOW)

Explains how small businesses have the potential to play an increased role in future job creation activities. Discusses characteristics of small business, involvement of business education, teaching material, and how business education needs to maintain its vitality through this era of change. (CT)

Reviews data and information relating to the Certified Professional Secretary Examination and presents suggestions for activities to strengthen student abilities in areas relating to part 5 (secretarial skills and decision making) of the examination. (LRA)

This discussion of the whys, whats, and hows of teaching entrepreneurship includes suggested curriculum sources. (JOW)