Proficiency at vocational typing tasks after conventional or programed instruction was compared. The subjects were low-ability students in first- and second-year typing classes. The programed instruction featured: little practice at ordinary stroking skills, early introduction of vocational typing tasks, explicit instruction in making decisions…

These instructional objectives, written by Joyce I. Kupsh, have been selected from materials used at Golden West College (California). These objectives are offered simply as samples that may be used where they correspond to the skills, abilities, and attitudes instructors want their students to acquire. These objectives may also serve as models…

How students at Milwaukee Area Technical College receive remedial, supportive, and course instruction in a variety of business subjects at an innovative learning center. (HB)

Presents a memorandum report assignment involving the selection of magazines in students' major fields. (MS)

Describes an effective way of using business and promotional techniques together in children's theatre. (VLC)

The most obvious curricular implication of the shorthand/word processing issue appears to be that students who aspire to secretarial careers will be transcribing from both shorthand notes and recorded diction. Skill development in both these areas should be practiced. (TA)

Author offers a businesslike analysis of the problem of teaching written communication and a framework for constructing and managing a tailored solution to that problem. He includes a resource guide. (Editor)

Author stresses the merits of free enterprise to encourage more undergraduate students to enter business professions. (GB)

Describes the university adult education work of the resident tutor's office in Jamaica, part of the Department of Extra-Mural Studies of the University of the West Indies. (Editor/RB)

A program that provides a movable office completely equipped for rural schools. Reprinted from the October 1968 issue of "Business Education Forum . (AP)

Reports that students learn to increase their productivity potential by increasing their confidence and proficiency in face-to-face dictation. (AEA)

Rexnord Inc. offers summer jobs to teachers in a program designed to narrow the gap in communication between business and education. (Author/WD)

Identifies behaviors that should be taught in the classroom to help the student adjust to the work world. They include poise in accepting criticisms and suggestions, concern for quality, and familiarity with the systems concept of office operations. (CT)

Argues that using videotape recordings of business professionals involved in writing can be an effective way of stimulating student interest in business communication. (FL)

The following five guidelines for teaching machine dictation can contribute to the effectiveness of classroom efforts: develop positive attitudes toward machine dictation; develop proper techniques for using dictation equipment; develop the thought process for dictating; develop procedures for beginning, continuing, and ending the dictation; and…