Georgia secondary business teachers (n=25) and business teacher educators (n-22) completed Canfield's Instructional Styles Inventory and Learning Styles Inventory. Both groups preferred well-organized and logical learning situations, working with people, and hands-on activities. Both preferred teaching in an organized, logical manner, using…

This explorative study describes time use and time management behaviour of ethnic minority and ethnic majority students as possible explanations for the poorer study results of ethnic minority students compared to those of majority students. We used a diary approach in a small sample to examine students' daily time use in both a lecture week…

A series of articles about the state of business education, which (1) appeals to business educators to be responsible for computer education; (2) focuses on the role of business education in preparing teachers of machine dictation and transcription; (3) suggests ways to revitalize the curriculum; and (4) challenges teacher educators to return to…

Literature concerning microcomputer usage in business education programs within secondary schools, teachers' attitudes toward microcomputer use in the classroom, and employment needs of the business community in computer and related occupations was examined. By comparing microcomputer use and employment needs, the study attempted to determine…

A business professor offers a plea for clarity in communication and for the use and teaching of simple, unhackneyed English, giving examples of misuse, errors, lack of comprehension, and general bad usage. She suggests various techniques for business communication teachers to improve students' communication skills. (MF)

Program supervisors for Business and Office Education (BOE), State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education completed a second year evaluation of Model Business and Office Block Program for rural schools. Data analysis and report writing were completed by a private consultant. On site visits were conducted and performance tests were…

The author discusses the recognition and integration into the curriculum of business student organizations. Emphasis is placed on Future Business Leaders of America, a secondary education organization, and its postsecondary sister organization, Phi Beta Lambda. (CH)

Describes the nature of spreadsheets and illustrates how they may be used by economics teachers. Provides advice on choosing a spreadsheet and reviews the British spreadsheets: Vu-Calc, Beebcalc, Quickcalc, Viewsheet, Ultracalc 2, and Intersheet. (Author/DH)

Critically considers the British General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) business studies syllabuses. Examines the implications of the GCSE approach to classroom activities and assignments. Offers suggestions for improving assignments and assessment, and concludes that teachers should share their experiences teaching business studies to…

In the formal school setting, the control of learning has typically been placed with the wrong person--the teacher. By modifying the control mechanism in the educational process and elevating the student to a position of "determining individual destiny," a catalyst for motivated learning may evolve. (JOW)

Outlines projects which have been particularly successful in bridging the gap between classroom economic knowledge and community activities. The outlines should help stimulate teachers to develop topics which would motivate student learning in the economics and business areas. (HD)

Discusses the development of a cooperative education program, involving the teachers, administrators, and businessmen and the advantages to students of such a program. (JS)

Discusses the promotion of business education through the activities of student organizations. Describes specific programs, projects, and leadership development activities and their effectiveness in publicizing business education programs. (JOW)

Discusses effective means of promoting business education through the use of bulletin boards and brochures. (JOW)