The article describes the development of a comprehensive maintenance program for the school shop. A general maintenance management outline provides direction for planning, execution, and evaluation. (MW)

General guidelines for educators and architects in planning for industrial education, shops, and laboratory facilities necessary to the instructional program, are provided. Characteristics of the environment discussed are as follows--(1) spatial, (2) thermal, (3) visual, (4) sonic, and (5) aesthetic. Utility services covered are electrical power,…

Description of a facility providing a multipurpose program covers--(1) program description, (2) planning and construction, (3) facility provisions, (4) special features, and (5) specific area highlights. The facility's primary purposes are teacher education and familiarization with advanced teaching techniques. The physical plant consists of 18…

INFORMATION ON PLANNING AND DEVELOPING ADEQUATE AND ECONOMICAL VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE FACILITIES IS PRESENTED FOR ADMINISTRATORS, ARCHITECTS, AND OTHERS. IT INCLUDES (1) GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS, (2) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLASSROOM, LABORATORY, AND LIBRARY, (3) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FARM MECHANICS SHOP, SHOP STORAGE, AND SAFETY DEVICES, (4) EXAMPLES OF…

This study provides experimental evidence that noise intensities typical of those found in vocational education laboratories are detrimental to student performance. As noise intensities increase in the learning environment, the time required to complete assigned tasks increases. (SK)

The article provides a checklist of qualities that speak of classroom proficiency and competence after the shop or laboratory teacher leaves for the day. (MW)

This publication provides the educational planner and the architect with some suggestions concerning models by which they may plan new flexible-use, shared-space facilities and supports the models with guidelines for the development of facilities and educational programs for occupational education. In addition to discussing the financial…

Teacher input is essential to facility planning. A feasibility study also determines needs by focusing on community characteristics and needs, instructional efficiency, safety, and future plans. (MW)

School safety is a human concern, one that every school and community must take seriously and strive continually to achieve. It is also a legal concern; schools can be held liable if they do not make good-faith efforts to provide a safe and secure school environment. How schools are built and maintained is an integral part of school safety and…

The Technology Department at Appalachian State University runs a metals lab to introduce students to basic metalworking processes. Many of the students have never worked with metal before. The class objectives call for teaching students metal properties, processing, and design problem solving. The average student is a 20-year-old junior whom…

This handbook is designed to help student teachers and beginning teachers handle the "surprises" they encounter on the job. The scenarios in the book identify critical incidents and potential situations teachers are likely to face and offer help in keeping teachers out of unpleasant situations or suggesting courses of action when they find…

A comprehensive checklist is presented for assistance in planning and remodeling all types of industrial arts facilities. Items to be rated are in the form of suggestions or specifications related to facility function. Categories developed include--(1) purpose, (2) general laboratory arrangement, (3) hand tools and storage, (4) room safety, (5)…

To determine the standards utilized in most states for vocational agricultural facilities, state supervisors of vocational agriculture and head teacher trainers of agricultural education were surveyed in the 48 continental states. The 27 state standards received in response provided the basis for development of 41 summary tables of recommendations…

This manual was developed to guide drafting instructors and vocational supervisors in sequencing laboratory instruction and controlling the flow of work for a 2-year machine trades training program. The first part of the guide provides information on program management (program description, safety concerns, academic issues, implementation…