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)

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…

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…

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…

This manual was developed to guide machine trades 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…

This module, one in a series of performance-based teacher education learning packages, focuses on skills that vocational educators and other occupational trainers need to teach successfully at the secondary and postsecondary levels. The purpose stated for the module is to help educators become competent in organizing the vocational laboratory.…

This packet contains competency-based curriculum guides for a sheet metal apprentice program for both teacher and students. Following a competency list and a list of recommended textbooks, the guides provide 12 units covering the following topics: safety, communication, feasibility study, planning, material list, layout, fabrication, fasteners,…