Discusses the importance of teacher award and recognition programs in promoting business education. Describes specific national and regional business awards as well as general awards for which business education teachers could be nominated. (JOW)

The theory of time management should be taught in business education classes. Students should be taught to utilize spare moments, stick to deadlines, be given explanations and suggestions for good time usage, and contribute to an enthusiastic classroom atmosphere. (CT)

The place of basic business (the study of the role of business in our private enterprise economy) in the high school curriculum is examined along with discussion of how it might be structured. (JT)

In Wisconsin, 1,515 students in grades 7-12 evaluated 20 business education teachers. Teachers with more experience and graduate credits received more favorable evaluations. Teacher self-evaluations were similar to student ratings. (SK)

A study investigated the extent to which secondary business teachers in the Southern region (n=156) are aware of and implement the National Standards for Business Education and the value they place on them. Implementation in the region was relatively low, and members of the National Business Education Association were no more likely to use them…

Presents in dialogue form a rationale for teaching the basic accounting principle of adjustment. (JOW)

Makes predictions about the status of business education in the twenty-first century and makes the following recommendations regarding what business educators must do: (1) define the business education profession, (2) identify student competencies, and (3) decide how to teach those competencies. (JOW)

Mount Diablo High School (California) and Pacific Bell's successful partnership is based on (1) willingness of parties to make time commitments; (2) allowing students to develop relationships with business volunteers; (3) patience; (4) constant monitoring; and (5) consideration of how the business partner can help educators achieve their goals for…

A survey of National Association for Business Teacher Education member institutions (128 of 235 responses) was conducted in 1991 to determine the status of business teacher education faculty. Emphasis on teacher education appears to have decreased, and one-third of business teacher education programs are expected to disappear over the next five…

Presents statements of the Policies Commission for Business and Economic Education regarding the role of business educators generally and the role of business education in financial education. (JOW)

Selected research studies in general business are reported, dealing with characteristics of an effective teacher of general business, use of audiovisual media to assist the teaching-learning process, and effectiveness of the general business course. Keeping abreast of and undertaking needed research is necessary to improve general business…

Review of the literature. (MU)

Discusses the value of membership in professional associations for business education teachers. Associations offer good ideas, useful materials, and opportunities for professional growth that are not available elsewhere. (JOW)