Examining the relationship of teachers' human relations skills to certain personal characteristics, classroom observations by independent observors, and ratings by supervisors and students, this study indicated certain positive relationships, suggesting more emphasis be placed on facilitative response and less on discriminatory activities in…

Teaching methods are presented to help students in developing decision-making/problem-solving skills, positive self-image, positive work attitudes, human relations skills, communication skills, ability to work in a group, and organization of ideas and tasks. The author also discusses providing an appropriate classroom environment. (CT)

Effective strategies for developing the affective work competencies of marketing education students include teaching procedures, acquisition of skills and materials for teaching in the affective domain, and implementation considerations. Affective concerns in marketing can be grouped into three broad types of performance categories--self-concept,…

The curriculum guide presents five units which explore individual growth and self-assessment and how they are related to the transformation of the world community and a resolution of its problems. The one-semester course is designed for senior high school students or college freshmen and sophomores. Objectives emphasize personality and…

This color-coded guide provides a generic core employment skills and attitudes guide for special needs students that is appropriate for use in all occupational areas. The units should facilitate the mainstreaming of students with a wide variety of handicapping and disadvantaged conditions. The units are self-paced and contain hands-on materials,…

This module on social skills is one of a series of modules designed to help teach students to become more self-sufficient in their personal and professional lives. This module provides teacher and student materials that are planned to help students interact with peers and conduct themselves during formal and informal occasions. Two units cover the…

This module on human relations is one of a series of modules designed to help teach students to become more self-sufficient in their personal and professional lives. This module provides teacher and student materials that are planned to help students understand the importance of human relations and improve human relations skills. Three units cover…

This color-coded guide provides a curriculum and competency-based materials to help teachers teach job-seeking and job retention skills. The materials can be localized, personalized, and supplemented by teachers to fit the needs of students, area of study, and individual teaching and learning styles. The five units in the guide cover the…