The aim for this study is to investigate the role of large-scale data in the formation of Swedish upper secondary programme structures, in relation to gender. In the analysis we draw from theories of hegemonic power relations and the concept of assemblage. The results suggest that large-scale evaluations have taken part in forming a two-by two…

This article reports on a study of current home economics programs in the secondary schools in Canada. Results of the survey are presented and concern four areas: program delivery, relationship of home economics courses to other courses, statistics concerning student/teacher populations, and issues, concerns, and emerging directions in curricula…

Vocational education has suffered enrollment problems simply because there are fewer students today than a few years ago. Other factors that have hurt vocational enrollments include recent efforts to increase the number of academic credits required for graduation, and in the case of area vocational-technical schools, negative attitudes toward…

The authors state that vocational education recruitment efforts for the future must include institutional evaluation and use strengths to the school's advantage. They suggest creating an enrollment management task force that can aim a school's programs toward greater benefits for students and the community. (Author/CH)

This manual is designed to aid secondary school administrators and other school personnel in avoiding illegal discrimination--while sustaining educational standards--through proper planning and managing of vocational education programs. Chapter 1 concerns civil rights compliance in vocational education by superintendents and local directors…

Business educators can provide career guidance activities for high school students through recruitment, development, and placement activities. Techniques discussed are: slide/tape programs, films, tests, demonstrations, minicourses, occupational reference library, field trips, interest clubs, advisory committees, resource speakers, and placement…

Secondary summer schools for student remediation and enrichment linked with university teacher education programs provide opportunities for rethinking and restructuring student teaching and staff development programs. Based on the experiences of two model programs, this paper centers on the collaborative planning and initiation of intensive…

Two summer programs developed at Millersville University (Pennsylvania) are described: the Governor's School for Teaching, which seeks to attract outstanding high school students into teaching and acquaint them with instructional practices; and Improving Materials and Programs for the Academically and Creatively Talented (IMPACT), which promotes…

This document is one of three publications designed to establish guidelines for the elimination of sex bias and sex stereotyping and the establishment of sex fairness in vocational education programs in Colorado. As an administrative reference, it provides background material about the problem and a plan of action for correcting it for school and…

The overall objective of the project was to develop a model adaptable throughout Texas that would enable school districts to increase and maintain female enrollment in vocational programs that had traditionally been dominated by males. In meeting this overall objective, other secondary objectives also had to be met. These included providing…

Consists of six articles on marketing agricultural education. Topics include (1) being consumer conscious, (2) cooperating with agribusiness, (3) preparing students for postsecondary education, (4) allowing concurrent enrollments, (5) saving the failing agricultural program, and (6) refocusing the curriculum toward agrimarketing. (CH)

Summarized are the development, operation and outcomes of a successful summer agricultural work experience course for high school students. (MS)

Creating alternative opportunities for mid- and late-career change teacher education candidates has been a controversial issue in teacher education for a number of years. Many professional teacher organizations and teacher education societies have resisted or discouraged the development of programs which opened their doors to professionals in…

This guide outlines the methods for organizing and using vocational technical advisory committees in secondary schools in Massachusetts. It is intended to be used as the basis for school staff training to be conducted by personnel at the State Department of Education's Regional Education Centers. The guide provides illustrations and exhibits of…

This study was conducted to identify and document the most widely used strategies for the recruitment, retention, and placement of students in vocational education programs not traditional for their sex. Nearly 100 pieces of literature related to sex equity in vocational education found in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)…