The global communication awareness of 102 business communication students working in teams (97 were African American) was assessed. Verbal and nonverbal assessment tools and cooperative-learning methods proved more effective in influencing their achievement. (SK)

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)

Present trends indicate a systematic decline in business education enrollments. The status and definition of the field are being debated, and the need to keep up with constant technological change compounds the issue. The field must move beyond a technical skills orientation to produce lifelong learners able to adapt to change. (SK)

The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions held by business education teachers regarding the effect of technology training on instructional practices. A causal-comparative research design was used in this study to determine the relationship, if any, between technology training and instructional practices of business education…

Teaching has high aspiration for professional status. Many of the characteristics of a profession are typical of teaching. However, there is little that a teacher must know, or do, or have as a characteristic apart from knowledge of subject matter which he teaches. (Author)

The impact of computers on society and education will be dependent on the effectiveness of the battle for people's minds. Educators play a key role in motivating and leading students. Computer-oriented business education programs are available that keep the teacher central in the instructional program. (JOW)

On the basis of a survey of U.S. undergraduate business schools and industry, a study defined the curricular content (knowledge and skills) in electronic data processing (EDP) and statistical sampling (SS) needed to prepare the accounting study to audit computerized accounting systems. (CT)

A survey of 260 secondary and 251 postsecondary business teachers (51% response) found that more secondary teachers thought computer training should begin at the elementary level; they were more likely to teach about computer use hazards. More postsecondary teachers reported observing students not using proper ergonomic techniques. (SK)

A study of perceptions of 562 Illinois secondary students and 45 business teachers regarding secretarial office occupations found students more negative than teachers and male students and teachers more negative than female students and teachers. Significant differences were found in student attitudes by mothers' educational level. (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…

A survey of 260 secondary and 251 postsecondary business educators found the former more likely to think computer ergonomic techniques should taught in elementary school and to address the hazards of improper use. Both groups stated that over half of students they observe do not use good techniques and agreed that students need continual…

Data from 103 business students indicated that styles of instructor interaction determined their overall evaluation of teachers. The substance of instruction was an important influence on the amount of reported learning, not on overall instructor ratings. (Contains 32 references.) (SK)

Students in a computer applications (CA) course (n=74) and business information systems (BIS) course (n=69) displayed no differences in motivation. The BIS group used rehearsal and organization learning strategies, the CA group help-seeking and effort regulation. In CA, intrinsic goal orientation and self-efficacy were related to grades. In BIS,…

While a CD-ROM on network topologies was being developed, it was evaluated formatively by 14 office systems teachers and summatively by 23 students using it in class. Improvements in ease of use, performance, and the accuracy and clarity of content were made. (SK)