"A comprehensive one-year secretarial retraining program would undoubtedly be a motivating factor for former secretaries to refresh their skills and return to the world of work. (Author)

Presents a two-part system for including communication technology in the business communications class. Phase one is the teaching of the concepts of telecommunications, teleconferencing, computer graphics, and voice transmission. Phase two is the emphasis of classroom activities that reflect these changes. (NRJ)

States that the challenge of being a responsible accounting instructor is in selecting an accounting text that effectively reflects the procedures presently being practiced by today's accountants, which will elevate students to entry-level competence. Also states that an accounting text should integrate both the "how" and the "why" of concepts.…

Discusses a survey that examined tasks taught in the office procedures classroom as compared to those performed on the job. Communication, information processing, telecommunications, and reprographics were recommended for emphasis, while shorthand was recommended for deletion. (JOW)

This study examined the extent to which high school office occupations students developed job-related reading skills, particularly proofreading, verifying, and comprehending detail. The study revealed definite weaknesses in development of these skills required for effective job performance. (SK)

Discusses the process of developing a viable curriculum for word processing. Points out the importance of obtaining knowledge of word processing employment requirements from those involved in it. Includes information on necessary courses and continuing education needs. (JOW)

Due to optimistic job trends in office education, the business education teacher is ideally suited to teach career education. Students and teachers must be informed of the bright business occupational outlook as well as the capabilities of and the resultant professional opportunities associated with office systems technology. (Author)

Compares two time studies which investigated time problems of office assistants and managerial personnel. Suggests that improving performance in the following five areas will help time management: plan, "prioritize," set deadlines, follow through, and think. (LRA)

Suggests a one-semester intermediate typewriting course for students who have not attained a speed of 30-35 words per minute. It would emphasize remedial exercises as well as exercises on letters, memos, reports, invoices, and other business forms. The student would then enter advanced typewriting, business machines, and communications. (JOW)

The office simulation course can be a very effective teaching method in the small school where schedules, staffing, financing, and community resources do not allow cooperative business education courses. Suggestions are provided for such exercises as an annual report, inventories, proofreading, and customer input data. (CT)