Introduction to Trade, Industrial, and Technical Education.

Intended for teachers and administrators in trade, industrial, and technical education, the book is organized so that each chapter may stand on its own. A broad spectrum of areas is covered in the 13 chapters: (1) historical background; (2) trade and industrial education and the labor market; (3) definition and objective of trade, industrial, and technical education; (4) determining program needs; (5) trade, industrial, and technical education programs; (6) the administration of trade, industrial, and technical education; (7) labor, management, and community relations; (8) guidance and counseling: placement and followup; (9) staff recruitment and development; (10) professional organizations; (11) VICA: trade, industrial, and technical education's youth club; (12) program evaluation and accreditation; and (13) major issues in trade, industrial, and technical education. Each chapter concludes with a questions and activities section and a list of suggested source materials. Appended materials contain additional examples and information, and include: discussions held over a three year period by a joint committee appointed by the Industrial Arts and Trade and Industrial Education Divisions of the American Vocational Association; a list of Industrial Service Occupations Educational Programs; and program questionnaires. (LH)