The Future of Vocational Education. Papers from the Bicentennial Conference on Vocational Education (Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 10-13, 1976).

Overview & Synopsis

Manpower education policy, planning, curriculum content, the needs of special populations, and delivery systems are the major topics of these 21 papers presented by various vocational leaders at the National Bicentennial Conference on Vocational Education. The titles of these presentations include "On Thinking about Vocational Education Policy,""The Place of Skill Acquisition in a National Manpower Policy,""Education for What,""Vocational Educational Futures: Some Sociological Dimensions and Considerations,""An Economist's (Solicited and Surprisingly) Cheerful Message to Vocational Educators,""The Demographic and Employment Perspective for the Future of Vocational Education,""Future Political Impact on Vocational Education Planning,""International Issues Related to the Future of Vocational Education and Training," three papers titled "What Should Be Taught in the Future,""Labor and Vocational Education--"What Should Be Taught,""Meeting the Future Vocational Education Needs of American Natives,""The Implications of the Future Participation of Minorities and Women in Vocational Education Programs,""Meeting the Needs of the Handicapped," two papers on 'The Future of Vocational Education: A Youth Perspective,""Comprehensive Competence Based Education--A Bridge between Liberal and Applied Learning in Post-Secondary Education: America's Contribution to the Future of Education,""Vocational Education Delivery Systems of the Future,""Future Vocational Education Delivery Systems," and "Education for Work--A National Imperative" (the keynote address by Congressman Albert H. Quie). A conference summary with commentary by Edward B. Fiske and a conference overview and recommendations, prepared by Albert J. Paultler, are also included. (BM)