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Download full textCouncil for Exceptional Children, Arlington, VA. – 1970
The implementation of a work-study program in a rural, depressed area, the operation of the program, and evaluation are discussed in the first of six papers on vocational education for the retarded. The sheltered workshop at the Kurtz Training Center in Pennsylvania is described with a focus on promoting self image and adjustment. A 6-year…
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Education, Mental Retardation, Mild Mental Retardation, Program Descriptions
Thompson, John F. – 1969
Data on student characteristics, student attitudes, career plans, occupational aspirations and expectations, vocational maturity, interests, skills, and aptitudes were obtained for 205 students enrolled in 10 Wisconsin vocational agriculture pilot programs. A formative evaluation yielded the following major conclusions: (1) The pilot programs…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Career Choice, Career Planning, Enrollment
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg. – 1972
This brief outline of areas of vocational education important for the educable mentally handicapped notes the following general areas which have implications for curriculum development: (1) psychomotor skills, (2) social development, and (3) community and job-related competencies. Educational needs for vocational training and program development…
Descriptors: Career Development, Educational Needs, Goal Orientation, Learning Activities
Nelson, Delores; Hammer, Debra Goss – 1985
This document is a guide to vocational assessment of secondary school students, especially those who have disabilities. It was developed for use in Fayette County, Kentucky, but can be adapted for use in other areas. The nine sections of the guide discuss the background and procedures for conducting student assessments. The first four sections of…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Diagnostic Tests, Disabilities, Educational Resources
Kokaska, Charles J., Ed. – 1979
The 33 selected papers from the National Topical Conference on Career Education for Exceptional Individuals are divided into six sections: career education (overview and future perspectives); programing and instruction; vocational assessment and training; counseling and career information; community involvement; and preparation of training…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Education, Community Involvement, Conference Reports
Heggen, James Richard – 1968
This study attempted to answer six questions: (1) What are the differences between the aptitudes of students aged 15.5 to 18.5 confined to the Industrial School as established by the General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), (2) What are the differences as compared to the norms established by the California Achievement Test (CAT), (3) What are the…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Career Choice, Correctional Education
Ashmore, M. Catherine; And Others – 1987
This curriculum guide is designed to provide some basic materials to assist in developing an introductory approach to entrepreneurship as a career option. Chapter 1 presents an overview of entrepreneurship education and possible teaching strategies, including a topical outline, resource suggestions, detailed descriptions of available curriculum…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Administration, Career Choice, Curriculum Guides
Nevels, Vada G. – 1987
In compliance with Section 204 (C) of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act, the Pennyrile Vocational Education Region Two, in Madisonville, Kentucky, developed a formal assessment system to help single parents/displaced homemakers make a realistic choice of curriculum. During the project, assessment instruments were evaluated and…
Descriptors: Displaced Homemakers, Evaluation Methods, Measures (Individuals), Models
Bower, George L.; And Others – 1975
This Technical Research Note is designed for reference by high school counselors, service test administrators, and educational specialists as a supplemental guide to the interpretation of Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) results in local guidance and counseling programs. This study examined the validity of specific ASVAB…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Armed Forces, High School Students, Occupational Tests
Thomas, Edward L., Comp. – 1981
Focusing on auto mechanics, this module is one of eight included in the Vocational Education Readiness Test (VERT). The module begins by listing the objectives of the module and describing tools and equipment needed. The remainder of the module contains sections on manipulative skills, trade vocabulary, tool identification, trade computational…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Auto Mechanics, Competency Based Education, Disabilities
Smith, Philip D., Jr. – 1972
This manual presents an introduction in Spanish to the various areas of vocational and technical education commonly available in the vocational secondary schools of Pennsylvania. It discusses course requirements, future possibilities in the particular vocation, and related jobs. Included among the fields discussed are auto mechanics, electrical…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Guidance, Career Opportunities
Rosen, Seymour M., Ed. – 1973
"International/Intercultural Education Reports" represents an experimental effort by the Office of Education Institute of International Studies to share with professionals some recent information, ideas, and resources in three areas of international/intercultural education that are otherwise insufficiently provided for in ongoing reports or…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Education, Comparative Education, Educational Trends
Blakemore, Thomas F.; Coker, Charles C. – 1982
A study was conducted (1) to obtain an estimate of the amount of error in prediction that occurs when static measures are used to interpret work-sample performance; (2) to identify a number of dynamic performance measures that reflect learning that might occur on the task; and (3) to compare the predictive accuracy of those measures to that of…
Descriptors: Adults, Diagnostic Tests, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods
Rust, W. Bonney – 1973
Making general vocational education available in Western Europe is the result of the rapid expansion of jobs available in commerce and administration, higher standards in general education producing people capable of performing the tasks, and educational motivation. Areas of commercial and administrative activity needing employers are distributive…
Descriptors: Business Education, Coordination, Curriculum Design, Educational Cooperation
Hudson, Lisa; Hurst, David – 1999
High schools have traditionally focused on preparing students for entry-level jobs or for postsecondary education. Recently, federal legislation (e.g., 1990 and 1998 Perkins Acts) has encouraged a more integrated approach for all students, one that maintains college entry as a viable option while also providing a stronger foundation in work skills…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Choice, College Preparation, Course Selection (Students)
