Vocational Education; The Bridge Between Man And His Work. General Report.

Overview & Synopsis

Under the provisions of the Vocational Education Act of 1963, the Advisory Council on Vocational Education was directed to review the administration and status of vocational education programs. Highlights, recommendations, issues, and problems of vocational education within the national context of changing social, educational, and economic conditions are reported. The report contains sections relating to: (1) The Panel of Consultants on Vocational Education and the Vocational Education Act of 1963, (2) Growth and Development of Vocational Education, (3) Financing Vocational Education, (4) Administration of Vocational Education, (5) Research in Vocational Education, (6) Teacher Education, (7) Vocational Guidance, (8) Supporting Services, (9) Review of Contemporary Local Programs, (10) Achievements and Limitations, (11) Social and Manpower Enviornments of Vocational Education, (12) Innovations and New Directions, (13) Legislative Recommendations, and (14) Administrative Recommendations. Highlights of this report, as presented in a report of the advisory council to the U.S. Congress, was announced as ED 021 151. (DM)