This guide is designed for learning coordinators (L.C.) and counselors working with mildly mentally disabled secondary students in experience-based career education programs (EBCE). Part I, Orientation (to be used with Student Program Guide, CE 019 718), contains seven sections: determining career interests and aptitudes, identifying worker trait…

Information is presented on the administration of consumer education programs to train teachers and community group leaders who will be teaching consumer education in their own communities. Suggestions and examples are based on experience in creating and teaching such a program in consumer law in New York City. The first three chapters give…

The focus of this guide for program development in the language arts is on the learner rather than on the teacher or on learning materials. Contents include brief descriptions of the curriculum design, methodology, materials, and evaluation; a discussion of the state department of public instruction guidelines for comprehensive planning; an…

Provided are samples of three experience-based career education (EBCE) experience-site learning guides. Each sample is organized into four basic parts. The first part describes the nature of the site (e.g., name of site, address, lunch arrangements, special regulations). The second part gives a brief description of the different sections of the…

Designed for a community fire education effort, particularly in which local volunteers present general information on fire safety to their fellow citizens, this workbook contains nine lessons. Included are an overview of the household fire problem; instruction in basic chemistry and physics of fire, flammable liquids, portable fire extinguishers,…

The guide was designed to assist those involved in developing a career awareness program for the elementary grades (kindergarten through six). It presents basic elements of program planning and suggested approaches or activities. Selection of activities is discussed in a section of the guide which describes general types of activities for lower,…

While providing information about children's programs primarily for Delaware County Public Libraries, this guide offers general planning tips and specific program ideas and resources useful to any county/public library considering developing its children's services. Special attention is given to program ideas and public relations. The former…

The guide was designed to assist teachers in infusing career education concepts into the curriculum. Opening sections present information on using the guide, suggested steps for infusion, definitions, characteristics, and outcome goals of career education. The framework on which the guide is based was developed around six major concepts involving:…

This program guide, designed to be used in prekindergarten programs, was developed by the Jefferson County Public Schools in Lakewood, Colorado. The guide is organized into three major sections. The first section presents the philosophy of early childhood education on which the guide is based, a summary of the characteristics of young children at…

This report, prepared by the Teacher Education and Professional Standards Commission of the Ohio Education Association, discusses aspects of prekindergarten programs. Included are brief guidelines on the following subjects: prekindergarten teacher certification and responsibilities; the role of the school principal and of the prekindergarten…

This introductory handbook is intended to provide teachers with an overview of the Primary Education Program (PEP), designed for use with children at preschool, kindergarten and first grade levels. Background information on the development of PEP is presented and the rationale and design of the program are discussed. Briefly discussed are the…

The culmination of educational experiences in the outdoors is the resident outdoor education program. Involving teachers and pupils living and learning in the natural environment, the program emphasizes the development of human values and provides students with learning opportunities that focus on direct, real, and relevant experiences. Intended…

The instructor-coordinator's handbook is for Home Economics Cooperative Education programs, those which are designed to prepare students for the world of work or for advanced education. The guide lists terms related to home economics cooperative education and covers the following subjects in separate chapters: (1) vocational homemaking education…

Career development is approached in this guide for counselors through a self-concept model which focuses on the individual's perceptions of experiences in relation to exploring various occupations and careers. Chapter 1 is devoted to theoretical considerations involving a self-concept approach and the implications of this approach to career…

Designed to aid the job hunter in making career decisions, this workshop guide is divided into two parts. In part 1, "You Can Get There from Here," five of the fourteen section titles are "You Live Where You Work,""You Are What You Do,""You Are a Success,""What Do You Look for in a Job," and "Chart Your Career." The following are content examples…