Many students in higher education institutions present themselves as undeclared majors and over time these students become high risks for academic failure. Research has shown that the first step in any major career decision-making process is self-knowledge. The major focus of this study was improved self-knowledge for our undeclared students which…

Exemplary career education programs and materials for grades 7,8, and 9 are surveyed. A model program suggests content and activity emphases. (KM)

A program model for elementary career education is based on a rationale and focus emphasizing the integration of significant early experiences at home and at school. (KM)

A model for a high school program for gifted/talented students is presented. Career exploration is emphasized in grade 9 while career choices are narrowed from four in grade 10 to two in grade 12 with an apprenticeship in one career choice. Curriculum concentrates on communication and media in grade 9, the physical universe in grade 10, humanities…

The functions of career education for learning disabled students are traced in four phases: elementary level (career awareness), junior high level (career exploration), senior high level (career preparation), and postsecondary level (career placement/followup/continuing education). Components and instructional approaches of the Life Centered…

The booklet describes the approach to career education for hearing impaired students developed by the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (KDES) in the District of Columbia. The KDES model is described in terms of project direction and the seven model components: planning, staff development, program development, curriculum development,…

This booklet contains 18 one-page summaries of programs, practices, and publications that were awarded American Association for Career Education (AACE) Citations for Career Education Initiatives from 1992-1995. They represent ongoing, tangible, replicable, and innovative career education programs, practices, and publications as well as significant…

The document is part of a series that reports the findings and accomplishments of the Models for Career Education in Iowa project which was initiated to research, define, and describe an emerging concept of career education and to suggest possible approaches for implementation in primary and secondary education. One of the basic components in the…

The purpose of this article is to describe, for the Middle School level, six basic economic concepts and related teaching strategies that can be used in career education. (Author)

Career awareness activities are presented that were developed for home economics teachers to use in career education programs. Activities for exploration and preparation levels are identified also. Activities involve using Future Homemakers of America in career education programs, setting up a model town, "career parties," and the use of…

The Associate Commissioner, Bureau of Adult, Vocational, and Technical Education, U.S. Office of Education developes the Commissioner's recent statement on a new career education system by specifying objectives and curriculum development undertakings by grade levels. (MU)

The career/vocational education section of the Oregon Department of Education developed a project to cope with exploratory work experience problems. Three school district models were selected: an urban/semiurban model, a semiurban/rural model, and a rural model. Problems and solutions were presented in three handbooks, and the urban model also…

The document provides the model delivery system for an exemplary career education program developed for the Seaford School District and a curriculum guide for grades five-nine developed by teachers. The model briefly discusses career awareness and preparation but stresses career exploration. The school district's comprehensive exploratory program…

Community-based learning (CBL) is a prevocational program that provides opportunities for career exploration. This publication outlines the particular adaptations that need to be made to the original CBL model to meet the needs of handicapped students. A flow chart of the CBL process and a CBL program overview are provided. CBL is then discussed…

Implementation of competency-based education in Virginia career exploration and preparation programs has served as the basis for establishment of a paradigm for statewide implementation. Competency-based education in Virginia is defined as educational programs with required knowledges, skills, and attitudes based on role-relevant competencies and…