The idea that office educators should teach economic concepts and discuss economic issues should be seen as an opportunity to fulfill business education's responsibility to help office education students develop skills and understanding that will better prepare them for successful careers. (JOW)

The use of occupational clusters in business and office education provides students with experiences needed to make career decisions and with competencies to function successfully in a variety of occupations. (SK)

Discusses a study conducted to determine the implications for the collegiate secretarial curriculum of the need for and use of shorthand by secretaries in a select area. It was concluded that shorthand should continue to be taught but that the content and methodology of shorthand instruction should be reassessed. (CT)

Examines the two worlds of word processing: a theoretical world found in textbooks and magazines, and a "real" world found in offices where some form of word processing has been introduced. Suggestions for business teachers are included. (CT)

Stresses the importance of including at least the principles of word processing in the business curriculum. Failure to teach word processing because of lack of equipment is a costly mistake for students as well as for the business community. (JOW)

During the period from July 1, 1964 to June 30, 1969 the Division of Comprehensive and Vocational Education Research initiated a total of 33 projects related to curriculum development in office and distributive occupations and 38 projects related to adult education. These projects are itemized within their respective categories according to the…

Second-year shorthand instruction should include work in theory mastery, general shorthand vocabulary expansion, specialized shorthand vocabulary development, dictation and transcription skillbuilding, and office-style dictation skill development. An opportunity to integrate those skills under realistic office conditions should be provided. Course…

Presentation of microcomputer information and hands-on activities help students develop employable microcomputer skills and enhance the office procedures class. (JOW)

Examined the status of machine transcription (MT) in postsecondary institutions during the 1985 school year. Described the program setting and organization of MT instruction, the instructional methods, material and equipment used, and a scheme for evaluation and grading. (JOW)

Describes a model secondary business education program that simulates an actual office. The program is for senior-level students and provides a transition for students from school to the workplace. (CH)

Describes a four-phase plan of stimulus control to initiate voice transcription instruction and to effect gradual withdrawal from the use of printed dictation. (SK)