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Item The effect of increased graduation requirements on vocational education(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Business, 1990) Hoyem, Tamra Susan; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Norman L. MillikinThe major purpose of this study was to determine if vocational education offerings at the secondary level in Montana public schools were decreasing due to additional graduation and college entrance requirements. To collect data for this study, questionnaires were sent to 242 vocational educators and administrators employed in public secondary high schools in Montana for the year 1989-1990. The six strata used were (1) Agriculture, (2) Business, (3) Home Economics, (4) Industrial Education, (5) Marketing, and (6) Administrators. One hundred twenty-four usable returns were received. Sixty-five percent of the respondents said that they had faced a decrease in enrollment in vocational education classes, with the decreases occurring in all 5 areas. Most of the decreases occurred from 1987-1989 when most schools had increased graduation requirements in effect. The findings of this study showed that 77% of the respondents also had an overall decrease in school enrollment at the same time vocational education enrollments were decreasing. All areas in specific schools had vocational education classes that qualified as graduation requirement replacements or college entrance requirements. More classes were allowed for college entrance requirements. Qualifying vocational classes did not seem to have higher enrollments than non-qualifying vocational education classes. Vocational classes, multiple class sections, and vocational programs have been dropped from the high school curriculums. Non-vocational programs have also been dropped. The data for this study indicated that most secondary schools in Montana had decreased enrollments in vocational education classes. A reduction in both vocational and non-vocational educators occurred in the school systems. Based on the findings of the study, the writer recommends that vocational educators work with administration and other educational groups (OPI, Regents, MT Council for Voc. Ed., etc.) to show the importance of vocational education to the public, students, and parents. Use of cross-credits in similar content area for graduation requirements, keeping current with trends, and providing awards and recognition of students in vocational education are recommended.Item The career lattice concept in the community college(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of School of Business, 1977) Mahon, Leslie J.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Norman L. MillikinThe purposes of this study were to: 1. Conduct a normative-survey of the community colleges in the Northwestern region of the United States in an attempt to ascertain what the philosophy of these college leaders was in regard to career education. 2. Compile information and materials that experts recommend for inclusion in a post-secondary career education program. 3. Implement the career development concept into the curriculum at the community college level.Item A mid depth study of the career education and career choice implemented by Hardin High School for the benefit of its students as a whole and subdividing this group into its approximate 80 percent white and 20 percent Crow Indian divisions, taking into account the cultural and linguistic problems presented by the native American Indian group along with the overt pressures exerted by government and the covert pressures of white society, with a concluding presentation that will provide, in essence, a composite and true reflection of this particular situation and then will draw conclusions and suggested recommendations that will assist either directly or indirectly in cracking this nut, as projected in semi-professional educatorese with a variable allowance for the upbringing of the author on the low ebb of the socio-economic tide of life or hey baby, are we doing the job?(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Professional Schools, 1974) Moran, Patrick J.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Norman L. MillikinAfter completing a Career Education Institute administered by Dr. Cliff Helling at Montana State University, the writer determined in his own mind that there was a need to do research with the students at Hardin High School, where he is employed. He set out to see if this school was doing an adequate job of aiding students in making their career choice. The problem was further broken down to see if both Indian and white students were provided equal opportunities of pursuing the career of their choice.Item Guidelines for the development of a cooperative vocational education program at Hellgate High School for the disadvantaged distributive education student(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Professional Schools, 1974) Hart, Bradley L.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Norman L. Millikin"Some students do not succeed in the regular programs offered in the high school. Their performance is inadequate because they lack the basic scholastic skills and their attitude toward educational involvement is poor. The student is "turned off", dislikes school, and is on his way to becoming a school dropout. A regular vocational education program may meet the needs of some disadvantaged students but, for many, the lack of success over too long a time has insured their lack of responsiveness to most conventional vocational programs." (16:1) Through a study of the literature at the Montana State University Library and literature collected from State Departments of Public Instruction across the United States, the writer will pursue the problem areas of: (a) definitions of disadvantaged and special needs, (b) characteristics of disadvantaged, (c) determining student eligibility, (d) local planning and organization, (e) faculty, (f) curriculum, (g) counseling, (h) facilities and equipment, and (i) program evaluation, to help develop a philosophy at Hellgate whereby students are afforded the opportunity for success in careers that they may pursue.Item An evaluation of the 'Introduction to careers' course at Missoula County High School(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Professional Schools, 1973) Pederson, Duane E.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Norman L. MillikinThis study was an attempt to evaluate the "Introduction to Careers" course at Missoula County High Schools regarding: 1. Is there a need for career development information for Missoula County High School freshmen? 2. Were the course objectives accomplished by the students? "Introduction to Careers" at Missoula County High Schools is a required freshmen level semester course. It was implemented during the school year 1972-73 on a pilot basis. With a new concept like "career education" and any new course offering like "Introduction to Careers," a need exists to objectively evaluate the objectives, the development, the implementation, and the success of the program. The writer felt one of the most important evaluations of a new course is the value of the activities felt by the students and the measurement of change in behavior of students, as related to the objectives of the course. The students must see the relevancy of the course objectives and activities for career education to succeed.Item Guide for implementing career education into a distributive education program (marketing and distribution cluster)(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Professional Schools, 1973) Holler, Leo Frederic; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Norman L. MillikinThis study was undertaken to: 1. Develop a guide for implementing education and the marketing and distribution occupational clusters into a Distributive Education program. 2. Develop a list of facilities, equipment, and materials necessary for implementation of the above plan. 3. Develop a procedure for post-evaluation of the above plan. Numerous writings discuss career education and its acknowledged benefits. However, in order to obtain those benefits, the concept of career education must be implemented into our classrooms. Other than information about various career mini-units being used, very little data can be found which talks about career education in terms of classroom activities and curriculum design. This study is an attempt to assemble usable guidelines which can result in the successful operation of the career development concept in a distributive education classroom. Chapter III of this paper will serve as a step-by-step guide for implementation; and hopefully, it can curb the hesitancy of many teachers to develop and establish similar programs for their own use.Item An analysis based on a survey questionnaire and personal interview to determine the feasibility of post secondary mid-management retailing instruction at Custer County High School, Miles City, Montana(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Professional Schools, 1972) Jeffries, Jack Edward; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Norman L. MillikinThe purpose of this study is to determine the pre-employment and post-employment training that will be needed now and in the future in Custer County, Montana. The population of this area is approximately 12,174 according to the latest census figure (See Appendix, page 50). All previous reading and discussions have indicated that immediate action must be taken to alleviate many of the circumstances leading to unemployment. The prime concern is not with the local economic situation, which tends to fluctuate, but rather with those conditions which are perpetual in nature due to lack of proper academic and vocational learnings. Therefore, some of the specific problems to be investigated are: 1. To determine the competencies, knowledges, and skills needed for successful work in distributive occupations. 2. To determine to what degree attitudes, aptitudes, and physical attributes apply to successful employment. 3. To determine to what degree the employees believe they could compete when entering a new area with a large work force if additional instruction offerings were available. 4. To determine how the distributive education departments at Custer County High School and Miles Community College can work together to establish a plan, integrate the plan and accomplish the desired objectives.Item Vocational education opportunities in Montana(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Professional Schools, 1971) Storey, Dale A.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: G. Dean PalmerThe purpose of this study was to give a comprehensive look at the vocational educational opportunities in Montana. By developing and compiling a list of all institutions and agencies offering training, it is anticipated that this study can provide a reference that can be utilized by counselors for prospective vocationally oriented students. This study also covers areas of educational opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed segment of our work force. A questionnaire consisting of 15 questions was designed and sent to senior colleges, junior colleges, vocational-technical centers, private schools and hospitals offering vocational training. Personal interviews were conducted with the AFL-CIO, Apprenticeship Program in Montana, Bureau of Indian Affairs Programs, the Montana State Employment Service and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Information from the questionnaires, interviews, and materials requested by the questionnaire was used to compile the lists of schools and information pertaining to the various schools and programs.Item A follow-up study to evaluate the Columbia Falls High School educational and vocational guidance programs(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Professional Schools, 1971) Ross, Virginia Burch; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Harvey A. LarsonThe purpose of this study was to determine whether or not courses of study and occupational guidance provided at Columbia Falls High School were sufficient to meet the needs of the students who were enrolled at Columbia Falls High School. The survey was concerned with the following: 1. What educational levels were completed by the former students. 2. What were the former students doing vocationally or educationally. 3. Additional education the former students obtained since leaving Columbia Falls High School. 4. What types of employment were prevalent among the former students. 5. Did teachers or guidance personnel influence choice of occupation. 6. Did the former students receive adequate educational and vocational guidance while attending Columbia Falls High School. 7. Were the former students adequately prepared for initial employment upon leaving Columbia Falls High School. 8. Did the former students feel that occupational information, if made available, was beneficial or would have been beneficial before seeking employment. 9. Which high school courses were most beneficial for job employability. 10. Were there suggestions for curriculum revision which the former students felt would have been helpful for students who have not completed their high school education at Columbia Falls High School. The prime motivating factor behind this study has been the lack of data previously obtained in reaction to these questions.Item Follow-up study of students enrolled in adult evening classes at Bozeman Vocational-Technical School, 1968-1970 with implications for curriculum planning(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Professional Schools, 1972) Whitmer, EthelTo determine if the adult education program at the Bozeman Vocational-Technical School is meeting the needs of the enrollees and what changes, if any, need to be developed in the adult office skills courses, the writer has undertaken a three-year follow-up study of those students enrolled in adult typing, shorthand, and/or business machines during the years 1968-1970. The purpose of this follow-up study of students previously enrolled in the office skills courses in adult education classes was threefold. 1. To determine the worth while values the students received by enrolling in adult typing, shorthand, and/or business machines. 2. To learn the number of those seeking secretarial positions who actually received employment. 3. To use the results of the questionnaires in planning a more meaningful adult program in the office skills area.