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| Benson, Charles S. | 2 |
| Lareau, Annette P. | 1 |
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Benson, Charles S. – VocEd, 1982
Lists the attributes of quality vocational education programs: depth of instruction, closeness to industry, and response to labor market demands. Indicates why it is difficult for comprehensive high schools to offer high quality programs, due to size of enrollment, administrative leadership, and personnel policy. (SK)
Descriptors: Comprehensive Programs, Educational Quality, High Schools, Outcomes of Education
Peer reviewedBenson, Charles S.; Lareau, Annette P. – Education and Urban Society, 1982
Analyzes data on racial and sex differences in vocational education enrollments and wage and employment opportunities for vocational education graduates. Examines variations in vocational education program quality in urban districts and suggests that programs in centralized facilities are of higher quality than those in the comprehensive high…
Descriptors: Comprehensive Programs, Education Work Relationship, Educational Objectives, Educational Quality
