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ERIC Number: ED134702
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1976-Jul
Pages: 36
Abstractor: N/A
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Extending and Expanding Vocational Experiences: Proceedings of a Mini-Conference (Frankfort, Kentucky, May 18, 1976).
Kentucky Research Coordinating Unit, Lexington.
Excerpts and summaries of project reports presented at a 1-day seminar for educational researchers and vocational educators are included in this booklet. Project reports covered are (1) The Hardin County Research Project for Expanding the Present Vocational Experience Curriculum, which describes the occupational work orientation and exploration program for educable mentally handicapped and disadvantaged youth in secondary schools (grades 9-12). The report includes discussion of a basic skills resource room, technical simulation unit, guidance and counseling, objectives, internal evaluation of the curriculum, development of the crew survey, and summary of project results and benefits. Forms used in the project are included; (2) The Rowan County Experiential Field Consortium Project, which describes a career guidance program established around 15 occupational clusters and incorporating a work experience program with planned educational objectives, and (3) A Study to Determine the Effects of a Comprehensive and Experiential System of Vocational Guidance and Career Development on Junior High School Pupils, which sought to determine if educational and career choices could be facilitated with an intensive guidance program and an exposure to several career fields. (TA)
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
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Authoring Institution: Kentucky Research Coordinating Unit, Lexington.
Identifiers - Location: Kentucky
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