The purpose of this qualitative study was to analyze the way three technology-trained business education teachers deliver content knowledge with the Internet in the traditional classroom. Interviews and observations were conducted to achieve this goal. Findings revealed that the three teachers experienced much difficulty in understanding teaching…

Of 392 business teachers who responded (61%), 208 taught ethics. The majority perceived themselves prepared to teach ethics. Those with 1-10 years of teaching experience felt better prepared than those with more experience. Half taught ethics by personal choice, 32.7% were required to teach it. (SK)

Responses from 196 of 404 secondary business teachers in Wisconsin indicated the majority used the Internet extensively; there no differences related to school size or teaching experience. Current information and student motivation were positive features; controlling student access and difficulty accessing sites were drawbacks. Insufficient…

Survey responses from 191 South Dakota high school business teachers indicated that 98% use computers in teaching noncomputer-oriented courses, primarily using word processing, accounting, grading, simulation and spreadsheet software. They felt computers enhance instructional quality, increase student interest, and help match abilities to tasks.…

Outlines international business content for a high school business law curriculum: history of international business law, World Trade Organization, international disputes, contracts and sales, financing/banking, currency, taxation, intellectual property, transportation, and multinational corporations. Considers whether to teach international…

The purpose of this study was to determine the value of business education at the secondary school level as perceived by three groups of people who have great impact on course offerings, student advisement, and teacher hiring decisions. Specifically, high school counselors, high school principals, and local board of education presidents in a…

Washington high school principals (248 of 350) reported that (1) an adequate pool of business teacher candidates existed (although one-third questioned its quality and quantity); (2) demand for new business teachers and curriculum is expected to increase; and (3) predicted numbers of business teacher graduates do not meet predicted demand. (SK)

To test the validity of an achievement test, 77 Virginia business computer applications students answered items on vocabulary, access software, data/text entry, editing, and formatting. Teachers said that only 45% of the items were being taught; 59 of 60 word processing items were deemed instructionally valid. (SK)

Describes a study that assessed the impact of microcomputer use on the computer literacy of high school accounting students. Results indicated that the computer literacy of the group exposed to microcomputers changed more from pre- to posttest than it did for the group not exposed to microcomputers. (NRJ)

A test was given that (1) assessed business students' ability to read materials from microcomputer database software manuals and (2) assessed their knowledge of technical vocabulary terms from the manuals. Test results revealed that the students' technical reading and vocabulary skills were considerably below those they would need to use…

According to a survey of 284 high school business teachers, females still dominate the profession; low job satisfaction derives from lack of recognition, advancement, burnout, and salary; men and women differ in job satisfaction; and more younger teachers are seeking alternative career routes. (SK)

Business students surveyed (n=167, 72.6% female, 97.6% African American) were generally positive about business courses; their attitudes were based on the personal relevance and educational value of the courses. Students' grade level and their mothers' educational level were significant in explaining their perception of the educational value of…

This study assessed whether relationships existed between home and school environment variables and computer literacy. Two of the home environment variables investigated appeared to be related to computer literacy. Students who viewed science fiction movies frequently and students whose families had contemplated buying home computers had…

Students in business education and English education methods (n=25), randomly assigned to 9 mixed teams, developed an integrated high school curriculum unit. Survey results showed that 92% would teach the unit and appreciated its interdisciplinary potential. The one team that would not use it had experience group conflict issues. (SK)

A study of what private business is doing in screening and training beginning office employees indicates a need for closer school-industry cooperation. (JS)