The Purpose of the Study
The primary purpose of this study was to assist in the structuring
of an empirically based vocational teacher preparatory program by determining
the hierarchical levels of common professional education competencies
needed by community college and secondary school vocational
instructors. Several dimensions were considered: personal administration...
The increasing demand for vocational-technical training at the
community college level stems from four interrelated factors: the
impact of automation and technology, the rapid population increase,
he social awareness of the economic plight of minority groups, and
concern for the non-college-bound high school graduate or drop-out.
As a result, community...