A study examined the supply of and demand for marketing education (ME) teachers throughout the United States. A 6-question survey was mailed to a sample of 54 administrators of ME teacher preparation programs, and a 12-question survey was mailed to all 51 state directors of ME. Supply and demand data were obtained from 49 (91%) of the…

Intended to aid Oklahoma secondary school teachers of business education with their daily and long-range planning, this curriculum guide covers instruction in the following subject areas: general business, business English, economics, consumer economics, typewriting I and II, shorthand I and II, business machines, business mathematics, accounting…

Describes a project to produce individually prescribed learning modules in computerized office operations developed and field-tested by business education teachers for their classrooms in a graduate program at the University of Delaware; the project integrated the computer as a resource tool and incorporated multimedia materials into modules. ( MF)

Teacher educators' views on preparing future business education teachers to deliver workplace skill instruction were examined in a survey of an adjusted sample of 183 members of the National Association of Teacher Educators for Business Education who were in teacher education positions. Of the 71 teacher educators who completed surveys (a 38.8%…

Offers guidelines for the accounting teacher in planning, organizing, and controlling a successful accounting class. Includes suggestions for getting to know the students, establishing a business atmosphere, outlining material by grading periods, simplifying the grading system, student checking of practice sets, and teaching methods of finding and…

A National Business Education Association (NBEA) survey (spring 1979) sought to gather information and views from NBEA members regarding the status and need for career education in business programs and to identify the types of assistance members needed to further their active participation in career education. The survey focused on four topics:…

This guide presents a systematic approach to developing competencies that will enable teacher-coordinators to meet effectively the occupational needs of students and to provide a source of well-trained individuals for business and office occupations. The guide consists of ten competency-based instructional modules which outline procedures for…

The business education teacher must thoroughly understand why and what he is doing in career education. A career education program can be viewed as consisting of five categories from which the teacher is to form a basic career education philosophy. (1) To develop in the student self-awareness and a positive attitude toward self, school, and work.…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 13. SUBJECT MATTER: Typing manuscripts and reports. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The introductory material contains general instructions on spacing, margins, and paging. The main text contains 32 manuscripts which are varied according to arrangement and length. The guide is lithographed and spiral bound with a soft…

Discusses the need for entrepreneurs to understand basic economics principles. Indicates that business education has a role in preparing entrepreneurs in marketing, management, and accounting. Lists key economic generalizations that individuals should understand before assuming the role of entrepreneur. (JOW)

If business education is to be the front runner in teaching information processing, classroom teachers must be given equipment, training, and encouragement. Then business teachers can successfully help students meet the challenges of the revolution taking place in the business world. (JOW)

The article describes NUSTEP (Nebraska University Secondary Teacher Education Program), an integrated approach to learning and teaching which combines psychological principles, subject matter methodology, and basic principles of secondary education, and reports on its development and inclusion in business education. (AG)

With microcomputers becoming more readily available and the forecast for a growing need for a computer literate society, business education teachers should be ready and willing to accept the challenge of preparing students for the information age. (Author)

Suggests that by incorporating entrepreneurship into the basic business curriculum now, business educators will better prepare students for a changing environment. Offers the business plan as a tool for integrating entrepreneurship into the curriculum. (SK)

Describes the role of a Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda adviser. Looks at the benefits to the advisor from taking on this role. (JOW)