New Directions for Vocational Education at the Secondary Level. Information Series No. 311 [electronic resource] / James A. Kadamus and Willard R. Daggett.
This paper describes the technological, economic, demographic, and societal changes occurring in the United States, highlighting those trends particularly affecting vocational education, such as the increase in service and information occupations, the changing composition of the work force, and incr...
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| Summary: | This paper describes the technological, economic, demographic, and societal changes occurring in the United States, highlighting those trends particularly affecting vocational education, such as the increase in service and information occupations, the changing composition of the work force, and increased international competition. The paper next reviews recent national reports on education, focusing on what these reports say about vocational education. Because vocational education's traditional role no longer appears viable, a new role is proposed--the development of balanced occupational programs that enable students to acquire broad, transferable skills for employment and personal use. The modifications this will require in vocational institutions are outlined. The remainder of this paper describes one approach to this new mission--New York State's restructured secondary vocational curriculum. Discussed first is the process whereby the new diploma requirements and occupational education sequences were developed. Detailed descriptions of the new program include foundations in grades K-6, programs in grades 9 through 12, and occupationally related courses for general education credit. The descriptions include key skills and competencies, scheduling options, sequence requirements, and discussion of state standards and modifications in teacher education. The paper concludes with a list of items that must be included in a new agenda for vocational education. (SK) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED272771. Availability: National Center Publications, National Center for Research in Vocational Education, 1960 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1090 (Order No. IN311, $6.00). Sponsoring Agency: Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. Contract Number: 400-84-0011. Educational level discussed: Secondary Education. Also distributed on microfiche by U.S. GPO under ED 1.310/2:272771. |
| Physical Description: | 56 p. |
| Audience: | Policymakers. Practitioners. |