THE PURPOSE OF THIS VOLUME IS TO PROVIDE A READILY ACCESSIBLE SOURCE OF VOCATIONAL INFORMATION WHICH ACQUAINTS THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF JOBS AVAILABLE IN UTAH, GIVES BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT A GIVEN JOB, AND IS EASILY READ. THE 121 JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY, ARE IN OUTLINE FORM, AND CONTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT…

The pressing need to increase the number of reading instruction courses required for teacher certification is discussed. (LH)

A survey was made of Illinois Vocational education personnel in six high schools, six area vocational centers, and three junior colleges to review the qualifications, needs, difficulties, and working conditions of vocational education personnel and to assess ways in which other educational agencies might assist in upgrading the qualifications of…

The careless training and placement of college teachers is discussed in this document. The role and professional demand placed on teachers in a comprehensive community college is more student oriented by the nature of their work. Three suggestions to incorporate the community college teachers' qualities and the qualities of the teacher in the 2-…

Examines the areas that the field of telecommunications encompasses, technological advances in the field, employment projections, career opportunities, educational requirements, and evolution of the telecommunications industry. (CT)

With the growing popularity of intramural-recreational programs comes the need for qualified program administrators. College curriculum opportunities for those interested in the intramural-recreational profession are rare, but necessary to develop competency. (DF)

Distinguishes between executives, administrators, and managers, and their differing training needs. (BH)

Addresses instructional issues in the social studies in general and in religious education specifically. The issues involve the quality and type of teachers and behaviors/methods used in classrooms. Instructional problems include oversimplification in compare/constrast activities, overuse of guest speakers, teachers imposing personal views, and…

A study analyzed the gap between required and existing management competency levels and acquired data on 80 Spanish hotel/restaurant managers' self-identified training needs. Deficits were found in 10 of 15 technical and 12 of 21 generic competencies. Managers requested training only in technical areas, not generic competencies. (Contains 42…

This bulletin is one of a series reporting on the nation-wide study, "Qualification and Preparation of Teachers of Exceptional Children," which since 1952 has been one of the major projects of the Office of Education. Reported herein are the findings from the study which have bearing on the professional competence of directors and supervisors of…

This document discusses the Voluntary Industry Standards for Chemical Process Industries Technical Workers Project and issues of relevance to the education and employment of chemical laboratory technicians (CLTs) and process technicians (PTs). Section 1 consists of the following background information: overview of the chemical process industries,…

The importation into developing countries of theories and models of educational administration used in developed nations appears untenable for several reasons, according to a review of the literature in the light of issues raised by T. Greenfield. The field of educational administration in developing countries remains incompletely defined, making…