Describes a teamwork approach in which business communications students handwrite letters to be prepared by typewriting students; the letters are then revised and graded by the respective teachers. Both sets of students benefit from this simulated office experience. (SK)

A study was made to determine whether typing teachers in Connecticut secondary schools were aware of practices used by beginning office workers. It was concluded that business education teachers must keep abreast of current office practices and procedures. (JOW)

Explains how instruction and social, economic, and value factors can influence consumer topics. Reports the results of a British Columbia survey which identified 32 core consumer mathematics curriculum areas for secondary schools. (LRA)

Among the areas identified for further research in basic business and economic education are course content, effective teaching, strategy/media/content mix, student achievement, and materials and methods. (LRA)

A simulated advertising compaign and other business management experiences in a high school business organization course are described. In deciding what kind of business to start, how to obtain capital, and how to organize and operate successfully, students learned the importance of human relations and caution in business. (MF)

Some helpful hints for beginning teachers confronting their first class are offered. Hints include encouraging student participation, providing a course overview, utilizing classroom order techniques, making and following a plan, and accumulating experience. (MF)

The article presents results from a comparative analysis of data from tests administered to first- and second-year shorthand students learning three different systems (Century 21, Forkner, and Gregg) in Minneapolis-St. Paul (Minnesota) area high schools. Findings indicate that different shorthand systems should be available for different students.…

The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) enactment of a change in the time-honored concept of the holder-in-due-course applies to consumer credit sales contracts and consumer service contracts. The holder-in-due-course concept is discussed in terms of the old ruling, new ruling, effect of ruling, abuses cited by the FTC, and implications for the…

A general description of the State supervisor's role in coordination, curriculum, public relations, student organizations, program funding, and special project. (JT)

A gradual and balanced use of future-oriented materials and activities are suggested to enable students to better confront, cope with, and create their futures. (TA)

Describes a research study to determine how teachers actually deal with the whole problem of getting students to proofread their typing and shorthand exercises and projects. (HD)

Responses from 225 secondary and 251 postsecondary business educators indicated the following: (1) secondary teachers had less frequent e-mail access, training, and use; (2) primary recipients were friends/family and faculty/staff; (3) primary use was internal administrative communications; (4) postsecondary teachers were more likely to give their…

Quantitative and qualitative data were used to examine changes in the business studies curriculum in British secondary schools. Changes resulted from the rhetoric of the "new vocationalism"--to prepare flexible workers and entrepreneurs for the future. Although progressivists want to use the curriculum to deliver messages about the role…

Discusses British economics education between 1951 and 1991. Reports the scarcity of economics courses and materials during the 1950s, growth the discipline in the 1960s, the inception of the Economics Association's 14-16 Project during the 1970s, and the increased curriculum integration of the 1980s. Examines prospects for economics education in…

Discusses the importance of developing positive work behaviors in students. Includes a performance appraisal form that can be used to evaluate their classroom behavior. (JOW)