In an ideal educational system the relationships between all parts or components would be well defined, and every school and every subject area (business) and every course (clerical education) would enhance the system's objectives which are in accordance with the needs and goals of those the system serves. (Author/SC)

The importance of the systems concept is in its "management by objectives" approach. Outcomes are determined first, followed by assessment of input including student ability, available facilities and equipment, materials and techniques. An example applying the systems concept in an office practice class might be the preparation of a newsletter.…

Sample plans for vocational office education programs are given. (MU)

Included in this feature section are brief articles on the various aspects of the business education program. (JS)

This feature section of the Forum includes short articles on various aspects of the business education program. (JS)

Articles concerning the various areas of business education present possible solutions to some of the common problems of business education teachers. (MU)

In developing this research section emphasis was given to the area of shorthand instruction because of the number and variety of shorthand research studies that have been completed recently. (Editor)

The author describes a secretarial procedures course at a community college in which the students help decide on course content. Curriculum changes have included in-depth studies on subjects of particular interest, class discussion, writing abstracts, simulation, and writing a career plan. (CT)

The "office of the future" is creating new competency requirements and changing existing requirements for office occupations program graduates. Central to this evolution are the new uses for electronic processing equipment. These changes provide an excellent opportunity for new business education methods. (JOW)

A list of terms allowing one to examine one's knowledge of the current state of affairs in office occupations and a listing of questions checking the reader's attitudes towards changes occurring in office technology allows business education teachers to prepare students for the office of the future. (CT)

The National Shorthand Reporters Association accreditation guidelines for court reporter internships are listed and discussed. In addition to these guidelines, it is suggested that a court reporter internship should teach professionalism and expose the students to computer-aided transcription. Coordinators should make use of advisory committees…

Each of the five decisions discussed relates to curricular change that will influence the administration and supervision of business and office education. Distinctions between vocational and general education and between vocational and prevocational education are among topics discussed. Educators are urged to be innovative in implementing…

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)

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…