Business educators should be the vanguard of the movement to promote and improve economic literacy according to the author. Some stated concerns and possible solutions to the literacy problem are presented. (HD)

The importance of a candid evaluation of the departmental chairperson's own performance is discussed. Questions are provided as an aid in probing some of the critical concerns of a departmental staff. (HD)

Extra credit points are given to typing students for typing specified paragraphs without errors. (SC)

Presents several ideas concerning ways to make the office procedure class more relevant to student needs. (JS)

Gives the reader an overview of the systems approach and provides information necessary to apply the basic concept in designing instructional systems. (Author/JS)

Initiate a plan of action in your school to communicate the activities of your department to the guidance counselors. (Editor)

Teachers should integrate computer use into their classes in the same way they integrate basic skills regardless of the subject being taught. All teachers are obliged to be competent in best deciding how computers can be used in their classes. (JOW)

The author describes how the office simulation class at Cleveland High School (Tennessee) is bridging the gap from the classroom to the office. (HD)

After noting that the best insurance of comprehensive coverage of all aspects of production transcription is the preparation of a calendar skeleton term plan before the term begins, the author describes the plan and suggests how it should be used. (HD)

A survey was administered to 51 business education teachers who have taught handicapped students in their business education classes. Results indicate that business education teachers are not receiving the necessary training or support to serve this diverse student population. Recommendations are given to improve the mainstreaming experience for…

The article outlines some of the problems encountered by the accounting teacher in solving student needs, some of the benefits of individualized study, and steps needed for adequate advance preparation. (MW)