This compilation of short summaries of Grow Your Own (GYO) teacher resources, prepared for the Texas Education Agency (TEA) by the Texas Comprehensive Center (TXCC) at American Institutes for Research (AIR), is organized around research questions developed by TEA to inform the Texas GYO teacher strategy. This is meant to be a living document and…

This updated 2020 annotated bibliography reviews seven postsecondary peer cooperative learning programs that have been implemented nationally and internationally to increase student achievement. A number of the publications report how they adapted their programs due to COVID-19 restrictions and online delivery platforms. Technology use was more…

This 2019 annotated bibliography reviews seven postsecondary peer cooperative learning programs that have been implemented nationally and internationally to increase student achievement. An extensive literature search was conducted of published journal articles, newspaper accounts, book chapters, books, ERIC documents, thesis and dissertations,…

Congressional offices are frequently contacted by constituents who are researching how to pay for postsecondary education. This report identifies various online sources targeted to students and parents that provide information on planning and acquiring funds for postsecondary education. Some resources also contain information on repaying,…

The booklet presents (1) a bibliography of approximately 660 references to literature about sex discrimination in the labor market and (2) an expository review of recent research about male/female differences in earnings and occupational assignments. The bibliography is divided into 12 content categories. These include earnings of women workers,…

This listing of federally produced curriculum and instructional materials for business and office education is one of eight annotated bibliographies that provide information for vocational educators at the secondary, postsecondary, and adult levels. Introductory information given includes a description of how to use the listing and sources and…

The bibliography is designed to assist teachers and students at the secondary level in selecting printed and audiovisual materials related to health occupations. The 115 items relate to the following occupations: dental assistant, medical laboratory aide, practical nurse, nurse assistant, rehabilitation aide, physical therapy aide, radiologic…

Provides abstracts of 84 presentations on educational models, telecommunications, distance learning, human resources development, research, interprofessional roles, educational challenges, and innovations in allied health. (SK)

In response to requests for up-to-date and authentic resources covering the increasing and changing occupational opportunities within the health manpower area, the New Jersey Health Careers Service has revised, expanded and updated its 1964 Health Careers Bibliography. This second edition lists only those materials published since 1964. Over 3500…

As many organizations restructure, the role of support staff is also changing. Secretaries are under increased workloads and are assuming duties previously performed by management, such as budgeting, project coordination, and public relations. According to Professional Secretaries International, only 31% of its members bore the title "secretary"…

A brief introduction is given to the bibliography, which contains 263 citations and 162 original abstracts of articles on the topic of women dentists. The citations cover the period of 1865-1977, and include some from popular publications. The majority are from professional and scientific journals and books. (MSE)

Commissioned by the Southern Regional Education Board, this document contains summaries of a series of papers on manpower and education in various professional fields. Each paper addresses the following factors: present and future needs for manpower; trends which will affect manpower needs and demands; present capability of higher education to…

Citations to 21 journal articles and 14 documents, reports, and monographs comprise this supplementary annotated bibliography on the subject of Area Health Education Centers (AHECs). The topics covered by these items include the general nature, purposes and functions of AHECs; discussions and descriptions of specific AHEC programs; AHECs and…

Citations to 73 journal articles and 37 documents, pamphlets, and monographs comprise this annotated bibliography on the subject of Area Health Education Centers (AHECs). The topics covered by these items include the general nature, purposes, and functions of AHECs; discussions and descriptions of specific AHEC programs; AHECs and medical…

This report presents a consideration of the state-of-the-art of task analysis or job analysis. The report was developed in connection with the Allied Health Professions Project whose purpose was to provide the data necessary for the development of job-related curricula in training individuals for service in selected allied health occupations. Task…