Suggests techniques to reform and strengthen teacher education. Areas included are structure, curriculum, and linkages with other disciplines and with society. (CH)

The study attempted to determine which skills are needed by entry-level electronics technicians in any of the seven industrial categories. Findings indicate communication skills are considered very important. The researchers fornmulated five recommendations from the results of the study. (CH)

Discusses the renewed interest in American education, focusing particularly on teacher education. Indicates that colleges and universities are responding to the concern but rapid and wholesale reform is unlikely. (JOW)

Describes the efforts of Milwaukee Area Technical College to maintain its position as a leader in new technologies. The program includes government support, high quality staff, and industrial support. (JOW)

This paper discusses the potential of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) to improve the status of women in Great Britain. The first section introduces NVQs and provides historical background. The second section addresses the question: What is an SVQ or NVQ, and what is involved in getting one?…

A national survey of General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ) implementation in 465 British post-16 institutions (response rate 67.9%) found some evidence that GNVQs fill gaps in provision; many complaints about jargon and an unwieldy system were noted; and the overreliance on behaviorist features of competency-based education was seen as…

The January 1991 Current Population Survey asked, "Did you need training to qualify for your current job?" The 57 percent who said they needed training earned about $10,000 more than those who did not. Results agree with conventional wisdom on the subject and are consistent with those of a similar survey conducted in 1983. (JOW)

"Today's Education and Training: Tomorrow's Skills" represents British Labour Party policy for education and training, aiming for higher grade point averages and high-quality education and training for 16-18 year olds within 5 years and for "A-levels" for half of all 16-19 year olds within 10 years. This article raises parity…

Responses from 302 Professional Secretaries International members indicated that two-year college degrees were minimum preparation for office occupations; four-year degrees were best for advancement; workshops and seminars were important for professional development; and 47% felt the status of office-support personnel was better than it had been a…

This study investigates the role of the academic program in the incidence, persistence, and economic returns to overqualification among recent Canadian post-secondary graduates. Master's graduates are far more prone to overqualification than other graduates. Overqualification rates vary considerably by major field of study at the college and…

This article explores some different ways of providing vocational qualifications, specifically for young people who do not go directly to university from school. The examples of Germany and Australia are discussed and show that historical, political, economic and social factors influence the preferred modes of training and their relative perceived…

Policymakers and education leaders in Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states have been working since 2002 to meet all 12 "Challenge to Lead" Goals for Education. At the same time, SREB states have had to struggle with the toughest economic challenges in decades. Even so, SREB states have succeeded in achieving many of the goals…

Policymakers and education leaders in Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states have been working since 2002 to meet all 12 "Challenge to Lead" Goals for Education. At the same time, SREB states have had to struggle with the toughest economic challenges in decades. At the same time, SREB states have had to struggle with the…

Policymakers and education leaders in Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) states have been working since 2002 to meet all 12 "Challenge to Lead" Goals for Education. At the same time, SREB states have had to struggle with the toughest economic challenges in decades. At the same time, SREB states have had to struggle with the…