The author states that clerical workers will be the next major labor group to be organized. He says that clerical educators have two responsibilities: (1) to include instructional content that speaks to the topic of unions and (2) to become very familiar with the basic content and related issues. (CH)

Economics education faces a paradoxical situation in Scotland. While advances have been made over the past decade in curriculum development and economics is regarded by national educational authorities as an important part of the secondary school curriculum, problems remain with enrollments and finding qualified teachers. (IS)

In order to approach instruction in a systematic manner, a number of factors must be considered. These include the instructional model to be used; individual student learning skills, styles, and preferences; and learning activities. (LRA)

The author discusses the 1977 revision of the New York State syllabus, his work on the accounting and bookkeeping modules, the application of these modules in his school, and the students' reactions to them. (MF)

Career and business education should include instruction in economic awareness, with cooperating teachers from other disciplines offering courses or conducting workshops in economic concepts. The author suggests class activities and a cooperative economic awareness and occupational knowledge guidance program for business students. (MF)

After noting the increased use of word processing equipment in business offices, the authors present 13 procedures that can be implemented in office occupations classrooms to enhance the curriculum and provide more relevant skills for students. (SH)

Several ways of individualizing instruction in accounting are presented including job instruction sheets, self-paced instruction, programmed instruction, multi-media approach, and the modular concept. (TA)

Discusses why individualization of learning is needed in inner-city schools and describes a study comparing traditional instruction with programed instruction in teaching shorthand to students in selected inner-city high schools in Dallas, Texas. Procedures, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are included. (HD)

To insure student participation in a basic business class, a system of committees is suggested, small groups which perform various activities for the benefit of the entire class. Types of committees, forming committees, and a rotation plan for committee activity are outlined. (TA)

A typical 5-day miniteaching experience at a laboratory school is described, in which university students observe and participate in teaching high school students. A form for teacher evaluation of the student is provided. (TA)

Discusses the changes in secondary and higher education enrollment and the subsequent changes and steps that the independent business school must make in its curriculum to adjust to changing enrollment patterns. (SH)

Considers the relationship between business studies and economics. States that economics is the foundation for business studies and that the abstract theories of economics have a place in the business studies syllabus. Provides an outline for a business studies syllabus. (GG)

Characterizes finance and accounting as a central part of the business curriculum, yet one that eludes student interest. Indicates topics that need to be taught at the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) level in Great Britain. Suggests general teaching strategies giving two specific teaching ideas that have been used by practicing…