This paper is addressed to elementary school principals and teachers who wish to pursue the possibility of having an industrial arts program in their school. Benefits of the program to children and safety practices are discussed. Five program models currently used in Minneapolis are detailed briefly. The five model types are: classroom, prep time,…

This guide for Cosmetology is part of a public school effort to articulate secondary and post-secondary vocational education programs. It is organized in a pattern of behavioral objectives so that students may enter and complete the program in high school, or in a post-secondary program, or may transfer and continue without loss of time. Of the…

The author presents a number of unique programs and projects which have proved successful in one high school's woodworking and graphic arts classes in terms of motivating high student interest, growth in skills, good community relations--and a financial profit. The chief objective is self-discovery, the model is Outward Bound. (AJ)

A fully equipped mobile machine shop training unit serves five counties. (Author)

Unit added to metals cluster gives students practical lessons in the business end of manufacturing as well as in application of metalworking skills. (Editor)

Challenges teachers to investigate state laws and devote more effort to school safety. Based on a study conducted as part of the author's Master of Education program. (DM)

A hearing conservation program was adopted in industrial arts classes in the Dallas (Texas) Independent School District to (1) protect students and teachers using hazardously noisy equipment and (2) inform students of the dangers of excessive noise. A noise survey conducted earlier indicated a need for the program. (Author/PP)

The chief conclusions of a national survey of secondary schools' industrial arts programs include the following: (1) there is a major shortage of industrial arts teachers; (2) program content has not changed appreciably; (3) enrollment of female students is increasing; and (4) most school shops are not equipped to accommodate the handicapped. (SK)

This study provides experimental evidence that noise intensities typical of those found in vocational education laboratories are detrimental to student performance. As noise intensities increase in the learning environment, the time required to complete assigned tasks increases. (SK)

The Standards for Industrial Arts Programs Project sought to determine what kinds of facilities were in existence, what facilities were being planned, and how existing facilities had been modified to accommodate students with special needs. (LRA)

Suggestions are offered to help prevent theft of school shop equipment, particularly machine and hand tools. (TA)

The article provides a checklist of qualities that speak of classroom proficiency and competence after the shop or laboratory teacher leaves for the day. (MW)