This paper shows how PARSEL modules help to realize the German standards in practice. After analyzing the disappointing results of the TIMSS- and PISA-studies, which caused a kind of "PISA-shock" in Germany, and looking at school systems of winning nations, several changes have been initiated in the German educational system. The most…

This module is one of a series of learning modules designed to help vocational education administrators to improve their skills. The module addresses two types of information-gathering or inquiry skills that will help an administrator collect information for decision making: (1) developing and using questionnaires and structured interview…

This learning module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel, deals with aiding professional growth. Addressed in the module are the following topics: assessing competencies; determining certification, licensure, and registration…

The intention of a research project was to determine the effectiveness of the Personalized, Individualized, Vocational Occupations Training (PIVOT) materials developed by the School District of Philadelphia in developing entry-level competency in secondary school vocational students. The subject areas selected for the study were industrial…

This learning module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel, deals with reporting results of program evaluation and using results to make key administrative decisions. Addressed in the module are the following topics: evaluating…

This learning module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel, deals with evaluating guidance activities. Addressed in the module are the following topics: writing evaluation questions, preparing an evaluation plan, selecting…

This learning module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel, deals with developing ethical and legal standards. Addressed in the module are the following topics: applying a code of ethics and ethical standards, adhering to legal…

This learning module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel, deals with providing career guidance to girls and women. Addressed in the module are the following topics: society's influence on shaping differential roles and behaviors…

This learning module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel, deals with ensuring program operations. Addressed in the module are the following topics: identifying management needs and developing a management plan, implementing…

This learning module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel, deals with meeting the guidance needs of older adults. Addressed in the module are the following topics: describing a negative and a positive bias, stereotype, or attitude…

This learning module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel, deals with promoting equity and client advocacy. Addressed in the module are the following topics: identifying stereotypes such as those related to sex, race, ethnic group,…

This learning module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel, deals with assisting clients with equity rights and responsibilities. Addressed in the module are the following topics: defining various terms related to equality of…

This learning module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel, deals with helping ethnic minorities with career guidance. Addressed in the module are the following topics: determining one's own attitudes toward ethnic minorities and…

This learning module, one in a series of competency-based guidance program training packages focusing upon professional and paraprofessional competencies of guidance personnel, deals with developing a greater understanding of persons with disabilities. Addressed in the module are the following topics: negative assumptions commonly made about…

The implementation and effectiveness of the inclusion of literacy and numeracy in industry training packages was examined in a case study that focused on the use the horticulture industry training package in South Australia. Data were gathered from the following activities: a literature review; consultations with stakeholders in the package's…