Survey of Cooperative Education Programs in Selected High Schools in Oregon
Survey of Cooperative Education Programs in Selected High Schools in Oregon

Author: Charles Edward Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1969

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13:

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The purposes of this study were: (1) To attempt to determine how well programs of cooperative education are functioning in meeting the needs of pupils and the community through a survey of those programs in selected high schools in Oregon, and (2) To develop recommendations for improving cooperative education programs in secondary schools based on the findings of this survey. The survey utilized data secured from responses to questionnaires developed in two pilot runs and administered in twenty Oregon high schools to principals, teacher-coordinators, and students involved in cooperative education programs. Analysis of the responses resulted in the following findings: 1. A majority of the principals evaluated the program as worthwhile, and indicated that they encountered few problems in scheduling, awarding credits, financing, or operating the programs. 2. Responses from coordinators indicated that they were enthusiastic and optimistic about cooperative education. They expressed concern over time allotments for coordinating activities and the availability of work-training stations. 3. Student responses revealed that the great majority of the students approved of the program, and experienced little difficulty with scheduling related class instruction or with grades and credits. They expressed concern with the amount of time a coordinator could devote to on-job supervision, with student selection methods, and with the need for the program to be available for more students. Recommendations 1. Development of a model cooperative education program for all secondary school students. 2. Re-examination of the total vocational education program in order to develop an articulated program with a well-staffed adequately financed cooperative education program. 3. Suggestions for various methods of housing and operating cooperative education programs. 4. More attention to total staff orientation and involvement with the cooperative education program. 5. Some of the basic components of the teacher intern program techniques of organizing, staffing, and communicating be utilized in the cooperative education program.

Cooperative Occupational Education Including Internships, Apprenticeships, and Tech-prep
Cooperative Occupational Education Including Internships, Apprenticeships, and Tech-prep

Author: Ph.D.. Husted

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Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780131104129

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Widely used by Curriculum Directors and Administrators, this handbook/reference focuses on the everyday details of developing, organizing, operating, and managing the cooperative occupational education plan—with topics presented in a logical sequence of an educational planning-strategy-structure system. It shows how to apply the plan at the secondary level, adult workforce level, and post-secondary and collegiate levels, and to occupations in agriculture, business, family and consumer sciences, marketing, and trade and industry. Features complete forms (training agreements, student evaluation forms, training plans, etc.) for use in coordinating and managing cooperative educational programs in each area. Covers in detail the impact of current vocational legislation, legal aspects, evaluation, and accountability of cooperative education. Cooperative Education Models. Coordinators and Their Roles. Initiating the Plan. Coordinator Responsibilities at the Secondary Level, for Adult Workforce, at the Post-secondary and Collegiate Levels. Planning and Carrying Out Effective In-school Instruction. Developing Training Stations as Instructional Laboratories. Correlating Instruction Between School and Job Laboratories. Accountability Through Evaluation. Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Cooperative Education. The Plan in Agricultural, Business, Health, Family and Consumer Sciences, Marketing, and Trade and Industrial Occupations. For Curriculum Directors, Local Administrators, Teachers, and Consultants involved in cooperative vocational education.