Current efforts in vocational assessment of handicapped secondary students are considered. A model is discussed via five chronological purposes: (1) screening, (2) placement, (3) program planning, (4) monitoring of individual progress, and (5) individual program evaluation. Two fundamental shifts in assessment are projected regarding vocational…

Offers educational practitioners direction for the development of a master plan for the implementation and application of computer-based educational technology by briefly examining computers in education, discussing organizational change from a theoretical perspective, and presenting an overview of the planning strategy known as the planning and…

Reviews alternatives for revitalizing the programs and management of community college student services. As program development models, considers Miami-Dade Community College's computer-based instructional management system; entrepreneurial fee-based services; and divestment of situational or special-interest services to student groups. In…

The article describes critical components of a transition planning system for students with severe handicaps, including coordinating transition planning on a local level, developing transition plans, preparing parents for transition planning, and coordination with adult service agencies. (CL)

Discusses the historical role of adult education in educating Black people and illustrates the strong social justice aspect of Black adult education. This article attempts to add knowledge to the field and provide practitioners with a basis for current program development to meet Black needs. (CT)

Connecticut has designed and implemented a model that includes emphases on systematic instruction in functional life skills, transdisciplinary related services, generalization, and specific behavior management skills to provide quality integrated public school programs for severely handicapped students. (CL)

Discusses several lessons from the past: the history of education should be a part of the preparation of teachers and administrators; the development of schools and colleges goes in cycles; and the unity of educational endeavor should be a concern for schools, colleges, and universities. (CT)

Discusses the durability of the university, the university's maintenance of emphasis on integrity in study, the specialization of knowledge, the need for enlarging the educational opportunities of our society, and the importance of good teachers. (CT)

Discusses topics, issues, and goals related to professional continuing education in engineering. One goal is for universities to add continuing education to their charter, alongside undergraduate and graduate training. Ways to start such programs are also discussed, examining scope of programs, teaching methods, background updating, course…

Drawing on his long experience of Africa, the author discusses what needs to be done and what needs to be avoided to ensure that labor-intensive special public works programs yield tangible and lasting results. (Author)

Examines the organization of quality circles in Italy, the training aspect of these quality circles, and advantages and limitations of quality circles. For successful circles, the author recommends a feasibility study by qualified consultants, an experimental pilot project confined to certain parts of the company, and a fully informed management.…

The author suggests that training program developers be upfront about the training purpose, be sure the training creates a positive experience for trainees, consider not only what happens during the training, but what occurs before and after, and ensure that program content is something the trainees will choose to put into practice. (CT)

This article starts with a discussion of the concept of social commitment, including an attempt at clarification. The concept is then classified according to whether adult education is individually or collectively oriented, and whether it is opposing the social order or not. (CT)

A cooperative tutoring program between vocational and special education teachers can ease the integration of mildly handicapped students into vocational classes. Tutors should receive training on instructional techniques as well as feedback on their performance. Cooperation among the tutors and the special and vocational teachers can lead to…

In 1979, the University of California began using the assessment center method as a development program for staff employees. Expected outcomes of the program were improved job performance by participants and improved success in competing for management positions. The design and administration of the program are described. (MLW)