IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, A SURVEY WAS ADMINISTERED TO 1,429 NEW FRESHMEN DURING THE FALL SEMESTER, 1965. APTITUDE TEST SCORES AND GRADE POINT AVERAGES WERE COMPARED FOR NONWORKING STUDENTS AND FOR STUDENTS GROUPED INTO FIVE CLASSIFICATIONS ACCORDING TO THE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.…

Reviews a procedure used on a state system to determine its major future research needs, to analyze them for completeness, and to provide insight into the various viewpoints held by decision-makers. (JT)

Based on the responses of 50 ESL instructors to a composition-scoring exercise, a detailed method of scoring compositions was developed that divides the writing into basic components (structure, content, vocabulary, organization, and mechanics) and provides a scoring mechanism for each component for each of three competency levels. (MSE)

Discusses use of the Individualized Instruction Inventory to determine demographic data, practices and attitudes of North Carolina occupational education instructors. Describes a model, detailing tasks and evaluative measures, intended to collect data and assess the effectiveness of individualized instruction approaches. (Author/AC)

The clearest writing style is one in which the grammatical structures of a sentence most redundantly support the perceived semantic structure; a textured style is one in which the syntactic complexity invests a sentence with distinctive force. (DD)

Examines the interrelationships among meditation, inner speech (stream of consciousness), and writing. Considers the possibilities and implications of using the techniques of meditation in educational settings, especially in the writing classroom. (RL)

The organization/outlining unit in the basic Public Speaking course can be made more interesting by using a color-coded instructional method that captivates students, facilitates understanding, and provides the opportunity for interesting reinforcement activities. The two part lesson includes a mini-lecture with a color-coded outline and a two…

RESEARCH IS DIRECTED TOWARD FINDING A METHOD TO IMPROVE EXISTING INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASUREMENT OF NONCOGNITIVE PROCESSES BY USE OF AN EQUISECTION TECHNIQUE TO DEVELOP SCALES OF CURRENT EDUCATIONAL-VOCATIONAL INTERESTS. FACTOR STRUCTURE DEVELOPED WAS MODIFICATION OF COTTLES' INTEREST ITEMS AND WAS BASED ON EMPIRICALLY OR RATIONALLY DEVELOPED KEYS.…

Argues that Grubb's vision of the new vocationalism seeks to reintegrate academic and vocational education at the expense of the latter. Suggests that a critique of academic education is needed in the debate. (SK)

This project sought to develop a competency based curriculum for Associate Degree Nursing that would be a logical outgrowth of the principles on which student performance outcomes and measurable exit criteria were based. The report includes the products, processes, and evaluation of each of the following project objectives: identification of the…

This document is a series of transparency masters divided into four sections on three types of transformation programs: technical literacy training, retraining for technology, and tech prep programs. The first section includes the following: transformations development; retraining workers for technology; elements of transformations program; Lorain…

Focusing on current environmental issues and strategies for preparing for the future, this document provides the following conference papers: (1) "Preparing Environments for the 21st Century," by Bailus Walker, Jr.; (2) "Green vs. Greed: Development and Conservation," by John Ferrara; (3) "Plants and People: A Developing Relationship," by Alan…

The first of the five major sections of this handbook describes it as a whole and suggests an approach to its use. The second section serves as a guide to planning by drawing attention to the need for executive commitment to programs for part-time faculty members, the need for a key administrative coordinator, the value of support from deans and…

In March, 1980, a project was undertaken to develop a model for continued identification and analysis of attrition factors in the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). Specifically, the project was designed to define attrition and distinguish dropouts from other non-returning students; develop and validate instruments for collecting…