It is essential that the high school teacher provide instruction and experience that will enable the student to master the duties associated with the job of accounts receivable clerk. (MW)

A variety of methods of program promotion are suggested. (AG)

An economic educator writes about the compatibility of economics with the business curriculum and describes a new multi-volume curriculum guide in economics, recently published by his organization, the Joint Council on Economic Education, that should be helpful to business teachers. (MF)

Verbal skills training is one aspect of accounting education not usually included in secondary and postsecondary accounting courses. The author discusses the need for verbal competency and methods of incorporating it into accounting courses, particularly a variation of the Keller plan of individualized instruction. (MF)

Key elements of a business data processing program at the high school level includes relevant curriculum, the active support and involvement of business, interested students, and qualified faculty. The article discusses these elements and the need for program acceptance and evaluation. (MF)

An evaluation of different subject matter areas to be included in an automated word processing (AWP) curriculum. (HD)

Briefly describes a study which concluded that women who aspire to management careers need special training in areas not covered by on-the-job technical training or management theory. Discussion also covers educational implications, counseling for career planning, and leadership training, with some emphasis on women's special needs. (SH)

The recordkeeping-accounting competencies in business education curriculums should be those needed by all prospective office workers, not just bookkeepers. A task inventory booklet (developed by the Vocational Technical Education Consortium of States) completed by incumbent office workers showed that some of the recordkeeping-accounting tasks…

The author defines the term interactive videodisc and discusses the equipment this technology requires. She discusses interactive videodisc's strengths and weaknesses in educational applications and briefly comments on its application to the field of business education. (CH)

Multicultural, international communication skills should be taught at all levels by business teachers so students can learn about possible cultural barriers. Students planning to enter business positions should consider taking a foreign language. Those writing to foreign business persons should use clear, simple, precise, and concise language. (CH)