Contents:
Introduction
Self-Reliance and the National Principles
Conceptual Relationship Between Practical Arts and Vocational Education
General Objectives of Industrial Arts of Work Education in Elementary Schools
General Objectives of Practical Arts in the Secondary Schools
General Objectives of Vocational Education
Practical Arts in Japan
Work Education in Israel
Comparative Summary of Practical Arts and Vocational Education

1. The National Principles
Presidential Decrees and Educational Reforms
Conduct of Government Employees in Service
Presidential Decree No. 6
Objectives of Education
Constitutional Provisions
Provisions of the New Constitution
Goals as Recommended by the Presidential Commission to Survey Philippine Education 35 Vocabulary
Discussion
Work Activities
2. Program of Reforms in Education
DEC Order No. 6, s. 1973
Educational Improvements Under Martial Law
The Rationale of the Revised Secondary School Curriculum
The Revised Secondary Curriculum
The Revised Secondary Curriculum for All High School
Reorienting Education to the Goals of the New Republic
Practical Arts in the Revised Secondary Curriculum
Guideline on the New Secondary Education Program of 1975
Regional Training Centers for Practical Arts Teachers
Vocabulary
Discussion
Work Activity
3. Principles of Teaching Practical Arts and Vocational Education
The Environment
The Psychological Processes
Nature of the Learner
Technology and Methods of Teaching
Objectives and Differential Aspirations
Filipino Ideology Socio Economic Aspirations and Rewards
The Foundations of Modern Teaching Principles
The Ultimate Principles
Vocabulary
Discussion
Work Activity
4. Fundamental of Good Teaching
What is Good Teaching?
Characteristics of Undesirable Teachers
Fundamentals of Good Teaching
Vocabulary
Discussion
Work Activity
5. The Teaching Objectives
The Constitutional Provisions
Good Teaching Objectives
Preparing the Objectives
Guidelines in Preparing Teaching Objectives
Words Open to Many Interpretations
Words Open to Fewer Interpretations
Exercises in Formulating Behavioral
Objectives
Cognitive Domain
Affective Domain
Types of Learning Outcomes
Types of Learning Objectives
Aids in Writing Objectives on Educational Experiences
Art Education
Social Studies
Domains of Instructional Objectives
Vocabulary
Discussion
Work Activity
6. Constructing a Course of Study in Practical Arts
Course of Study in Practical Arts
Purpose of the Course
Characteristics and Needs of Students
Demands of the Vocation
The Educative Environment
Source of Information
Types of Course of Study
The Practical Arts and Vocational Education Course Plan
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
7. Lesson Planning in Practical Arts and Vocational Education
Parts of the Lesson Plan
Lesson Planning and Behavioral Objectives
Terms Used in Restating Behavioral Objectives
Words Categorized Under the Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor Domain
Levels of Objectives in the Cognitive, Affective, Psychomotor Domains
Sample Course of Study in Agricultural Arts
Sample Lesson Plan
Sample Teaching Guide
Sample Teaching Strategies
Sample Observation Guide for Field Trip
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
8. Evaluating Performance in Practical Arts Laboratory Projects
Periodical Examinations The Daily Quizzes
Other Related Activities
Daily Attendance and Attitudes Characteristics of Measurement The Reliability of Measurement
The Use of Statistics
Test Performance in Holticulture
The Criterion-Referenced Measure
Advantages of the Criterion-Referenced Measures
Limitations of the Criterion Referenced Measure
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
9. The Guidance Responsibilities of Practical Arts Teachers
What is Guidance
The Responsibility of the School
A Responsible Practical Arts Teacher
Basic Objective of Vocational Guidance
Some Common Problems of High School Students
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
10. Nonformal Education in Practical Arts and Learning Modules
Presidential Decree No. 1139/Rationale
Guiding Principles for Nonformal Education
Modular Instruction in Practical Arts and Short Vocational Courses for Skill Development
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
11. Manpower Program for Young People
Who Are to be Trained
The Village Farm Youths
Determining the Types of Program Needed
Placement and Other Opportunities
Objectives of the Manpower Young Farmer Program
Other Forms of Manpower Programs
What is Manpower Education
Women Are Important in Manpower Education
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
12. The Future Farmers of the Philippines and Youth Development
Aims and Purposes of the FFP as Embodied in the National Constitution
Future Farmers of the Philippines Motto
Kinds of Membership
Degrees of Membership
Organization of the Local FFP Chapter
The FFP Activities
Vocabulary
Discussion
Suggested Projects
13. Classes For Adult Farmers
Objectives of Adult Farmers' Classes
The Teacher's Objectives
Characteristics of Adult Farmers
Organizing an Adult Course
Developing Course Content
The Teacher's Plan
Sample Slip Used to Determine Problems and Activities
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
14. The Supervised Farming Program and Practical Arts
Definitions of Terms
New Concept of Supervised Farming
Organization of the Supervised Farming Program
General Types of Supervised Farming Programs
Scope and Size of the Supervised Farm Project
Financing and Contracts Importance of Supervised Farm and Home Projects
Incentives for Practical Arts and Vocational Education Teachers
Bank Services and the Supervised Farming Program Revised Memorandum of Agreement
Objectives of the Agriculture Loan Fund of the DEC
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
15. The Farm Mechanics Program
What is Farm Mechanics?
What Does Farm Mechanics Include?
Farm Shop Work
Farm Power and Machinery
Fare Buildings and Conveniences
Rural Electrification
Soil and Water Management
Processing Farm Products
Advantages of Farm Mechanics Instruction
Objectives of Farm Mechanics
Industrial Arts Equipment and Tools
Shop Management
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
16. How to Conduct Farm Meetings
Importance of Farm Meetings
Steps in Organizing Farm Meetings
Vocabulary Discussion
Project Activity
17. How to Use the School Land Effectively
Using the School Land Effectively
Purposes of Cultivating the School Land
Values of School Lands
Some Recommended Practices
The New Republic's Standard
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
18. Farm Operation
Concepts of School Farming
Classification of Work
Time Table Sample
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
19. The Cooperative Development Program and the Practical Arts Teacher
Program of Implementation
Stages of the Cooperative Development
Full-fledged Cooperatives
Federation of Cooperatives
Saving Activities of a Cooperative
Supporting Program of Agencies
Recapitulation
Cooperatives and the Revised Secondary Curriculum
How to Establish a Laboratory Cooperative
Practices
A Laboratory Cooperative: Student Laboratory Cooperative Canteen
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
20. The Public Relations Program in Practical Arts
Objectives of Public Relations
Public Relations in the Practical Arts
How to Inform the Public
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
21. Management of Practical Arts Department
The Practical Arts Teacher
What Are Included in the Practical Arts Department
The Heads of a Practical Arts Department
Duties of the Department Head
Maintaining Good Relations with the School Administrator
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
22. Student Teaching
Orientation of Cadet Teachers
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Learning the Different Patterns of Curriculum Organization
Factors that Affect the Variation of Performance of the Students
The Arts of Questioning
Techniques in Dealing with Answers
Causes of Various Disciplinary Problems
The Teacher's Personal Factor
Physical and Other Environmental Factors
Individual Factors
Social Factors
Emotional Factors
School Factors
Lack of Training
Work Factors
Uses of Visual Aids in Teaching
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
23. Accomplishing the Laboratory Projects in Practical Arts
Teaching Agricultural Arts Laboratory Projects
Teaching Industrial Arts Laboratory Projects
Teaching the Laboratory Activities in Home Economics
Teaching the Fishery Arts Laboratory
Teaching the Laboratory Projects in Business and Distributive Arts
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
24. Teaching the Extension Classes
Agricultural Policy
Farmers and Farm Communities
Professional Requirements and Training Courses
Other Professional Skills Required
Standard of Instruction
Personality Requirements
Qualification of Extension Workers
Overseas Training for Extension Workers
In-Service Training
Course Content for Training Extension Service Personnel
Vocabulary
Discussion
Project Activity
Glossary
References