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Kanfer, Ruth – 1992
Changing conditions in the workplace and the impact of these changes on the individual worker are examined in this paper, which also discusses the implications of these changes for education and training. Major workplace trends likely to continue through the year 2000 include changes in work force demographics, in the industry mix, and in the…
Descriptors: Competence, Economic Impact, Elementary Secondary Education, Human Capital
Davis, Chuck, Ed.; DeAngelis, Tony, Ed. – 1990
This book contains 16 units with 1 to 6 lessons per unit. A wide range of subject areas regarding workers and organized labor are addressed with lessons for both primary and secondary education levels. Though the focus is predominantly on grades 1-6, the curriculum can be modified to apply to various grade levels. Unit titles include: (1) "Child…
Descriptors: Child Labor, Elementary Secondary Education, Labor, Labor Conditions
Ginzberg, Eli – Scientific American, 1982
Discusses how mechanization of work has been treated by economists, what its effect has been on the past U.S. economy, and what its future effect is likely to be. Emphasizes the impact of mechanization on the shifting structure and character of the labor force and evolution of the work environment. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Automation, Educational Attainment, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment
Ruijs, Annelies; Leather, Susan, Ed. – Coombe Lodge Report, 1993
The large percentage of women in the teaching profession is not reflected in the percentage of women who are leaders and managers in education. This book discusses why women are not more fairly represented in education management and what positive measures can be taken to redress the situation. It draws on presentations made at the "Equal Advances…
Descriptors: Career Development, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Employed Women