Provides evidence that points unequivocally to the need for a sharp reversal in the distribution of attention to stroking and production skills among typing trainees, for replacing the incorrect supposition about the underpinnings of stroking accuracy by the correct one, and for a far swifter move toward realistic production typing conditions.…

Discusses how to help students set long- and short-term goals and lists techniques for managing time in order to accomplish these goals. (SK)

Establishes the need for report writing skills. Examines the report writing process, data collection methods, composition, and format. (SK)

Examines ways in which economics can enhance the business education curriculum. Discusses the process of using existing curriculum as the basis for integration using four steps: (1) examination of economic content, (2) examination of course curriculum, (3) determination of applicable economic concepts, and (4) selection of activities and…

In recent years, the focus of education has been on those with mental and physical disabilities. Because of this, those students with superior intellectual ability have been neglected. Causes for nonrecognition, ways to identify the gifted, and what business teachers can do are discussed. (JOW)

Creativity is the key word for the teacher as the types of activities for students are limited only to the teacher's imagination and ability to create new learning strategies. Activities for basic business courses are suggested: Projects, committees/teams/groups, field trips and guest speakers, sociodrama, improvisation, problemsolving, and…

Analysis of subscriber patterns of economic or business education listservs shows that 701 of 1,209 subscribers are from higher education. Many are clustered in just a few states. (SK)

Describes a word processing class project in which students create a business and develop relevant documents for a portfolio. Explains portfolio evaluation criteria and types of skills the project develops. (SK)

Provides instructional strategies for various business courses, adaptable to all grade levels, to encourage students to read. The strategies include notetaking, chapter outlines, vocabulary building, web-enhanced reading, concept mapping, and "drop everything and read" periods. (JOW)

Compares significant values of different cultures. Describes cultural differences in eye and hand gestures. Explains ways to teach intercultural communication in business. (SK)

Presents an approach to teaching computer literacy that will motivate students to learn and understand basic computer vocabulary, encourage student research activities, and provide opportunity for verbal presentation by students. (JOW)

Provides a basic understanding of some of the legal issues that should be included in a secondary education marketing curriculum. Teaching legal concepts in the areas of contract, antitrust, agency, employment law, and finance is an excellent way to introduce students to legal problems they may encounter in business. (Author)

Discusses whether action research has more potential in solving school policy problems than formal research. Determined that both types can and should be used in the educational decision-making process. (JOW)

Students can learn to write better through work that emphasizes brainstorming, researching and selecting a topic, organizing and drafting ideas, revising and focusing, and editing and proofreading to make writing useful and meaningful. Writing must be integrated into all courses if students are to join the mainstream of the information processing…

Explores the significance of claims to organizations and businesses, makes a case for integrating and networking communication throughout the organization, describes how the classroom unit on claims can increase student motivation and enthusiasm, and makes a case for improving students' persuasive powers. (Author)