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Sanders, Shane; Weisman, Dennis L.; Li, Dong; Grimes, Paul, Ed. – Journal of Economic Education, 2008
The cross-price elasticity concept can be difficult for microeconomics students to grasp. The authors provide a real-life application of cross-price elasticities in policymaking. After a debate that spanned more than a decade and included input from safety engineers, medical personnel, politicians, and economists, the Federal Aviation…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Microeconomics, Decision Making, Travel
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Roman, Harry T. – Technology Teacher, 2007
Airplane travelers are dismayed by the long lines and seemingly chaotic activities that precede boarding a full airplane. Surely, the one who can solve this problem is going to make many travelers happy. This article describes the Jet Travel Challenge, an activity that challenges students to create some alternatives to this now frustrating…
Descriptors: Travel, Air Transportation, Industry, Individual Power
Wallace, Virginia – 1979
This instructional unit on travel and transportation is one of six Adult Competency Education Learning Modules designed for use in a program of competency-based instruction for students with intermediate reading level ability. It is self-contained and designed for immediate classroom use. Each of five lessons contains these types of materials:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Air Transportation, Bus Transportation, Competency Based Education
Brodie, Carolyn S. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1995
Suggests activities for students that focus on airplanes, famous pilots, and travel. Provides a list of suggested titles with the following topics: history of flight and airplanes; airplanes and flying information; paper and model airplanes; Charles Lindbergh; Amelia Earhart; the Wright Brothers; videos; and picture books. (AEF)
Descriptors: Air Transportation, Aircraft Pilots, Elementary Secondary Education, History
Hurst, Katherine – 1988
A project analyzed, designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated a training program that would enable Trans World Airlines flight service managers to develop effective communication skills. The instructional systems design process was used throughout. The analysis identified the need for communication training for the target population. Program…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Air Transportation, Communication Skills, Course Content
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Bricker, Jonathan B. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2005
Despite anecdotal evidence suggesting that air travel is personally demanding, little research has examined air travel stress. To address these issues, the author developed and evaluated the 1st known measure of air travel stress-the Air Travel Stress Scale-in 3 studies. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis indicated 3 components: (a)…
Descriptors: Travel, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Factor Analysis
Lininger, Carol – 1989
This curriculum guide provides materials for a course in passenger transportation and travel. The four-credit, competency-based program provides students with skills necessary to obtain employment in the aviation industry, travel agencies, hotel/motel management, and car rental agencies. An overview of vocational-technical education at the school…
Descriptors: Air Transportation, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Guides
Brown, Rex B.; And Others – 1984
One of a series of student booklets on the Canadian environment, this unit covers the national and regional transportation systems in Canada and a comparative study of six localities. Student groups adopt another community somewhere in Canada and plan a trip from there to their home town. In the course of their activities, they learn about their…
Descriptors: Air Transportation, Bus Transportation, Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics
Tennessee State Dept. of Education, Nashville. Div. of Vocational-Technical Education. – 1980
Designed and written for industrial arts instructors and students, this teacher-developed curriculum offers both a model for instructors and practical guidelines for classroom activities that explore the field of transportation. Various aspects of course design and delivery are covered in the introductory section, including course goals and…
Descriptors: Air Transportation, Auto Mechanics, Aviation Mechanics, Behavioral Objectives
Fox, Florence C. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1926
The reorganization of the curriculum and the necessary assembling of proper materials of instruction attendant thereto are probably receiving more of the attention of educational leaders at the present moment than any other school problem. The Bureau of Education is endeavoring to be of assistance to those attempting a solution of this important…
Descriptors: Educational History, Instructional Materials, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Curriculum
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