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Stolovitch, Harold – Performance and Instruction, 1990
Describes the case study method as a form of simulation and presents guidelines for their use in professional training situations. Skill development in problem solving is highlighted as a reason to use case studies; steps in creating a case are outlined; and the effectiveness of case studies is discussed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Guidelines, Instructional Effectiveness
Torrence, David R. – Performance and Instruction, 1994
Discusses the use of video for training and highlights six areas that should be considered for effective video use: (1) advance preparation by the teachers viewing the video to examine content; (2) preparing the classroom environment; (3) preparing the trainees; (4) presentation issues; (5) follow-up; and (6) securing the system. (LRW)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Instructional Effectiveness, Physical Environment, Training Methods
Cantor, Jeffrey A. – Performance and Instruction, 1990
Describes a process for evaluating the effectiveness of formal courses or segments of training instruction, including lessons or modules. Topics discussed include focusing on objectives; objective and test item evaluation; on-the-job training; task levels; transfer of training; presentation evaluation; and evaluation of instructional…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Course Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness
Deterline, William A. – Performance and Instruction, 1988
Presents examples of flaws in training materials and technical documentation that result in user frustration, and offers suggestions for avoiding such errors. (CLB)
Descriptors: Business, Documentation, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Materials
Yelon, Stephen; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1988
Describes how trainers can promote trainee flexibility and increase the effectiveness of their instruction by using skill related, principle based rules. Highlights include skill performance variables; analyzing skills to derive principles; converting principles into rules; and how to integrate principle based rules into skill instruction. (LRW)
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement, Job Training
Norton, James R. – Performance and Instruction, 1990
Describes a Training Program Evaluation Matrix that can be used for both formative and summative program evaluation. Elements of the matrix include students; instructors; instructional materials; evaluation instruments and procedures; success criteria; evaluator; evaluation report preparer; and evaluation report audience. (LRW)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation, Industrial Training
Greer, Michael – Performance and Instruction, 1989
This final article in a series on management of instructional development projects focuses on what the project manager can do to ensure that the follow-up evaluation is as effective as possible. Highlights include the development of evaluation tools, implementing the chosen evaluation strategies, and analyzing and reporting the findings. (LRW)
Descriptors: Administrators, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Industrial Training
Clark, Greg; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1992
Describes a method for training technically qualified personnel to become competent instructors for corporate and industrial training programs. The method identifies 24 teacher behaviors that promote effective learning, and a copy of an Instructor Feedback Observation Form which includes these behaviors is provided. (two references) (LAE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Rating Scales, Industrial Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Holoviak, Stephen J.; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1990
Discusses the education and training of entrepreneurs and presents empirical results of an assessment of the effectiveness of various instructional techniques with undergraduate students. Kolb's learning model is examined, active versus reflective learning styles are considered, and implications for curriculum development to encourage…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Cognitive Style, Conceptual Tempo, Curriculum Development
Tessmer, Martin; Jonassen, David – Performance and Instruction, 1994
Describes criteria developed to determine which of three existing computer-based training lessons could be repurposed into a multimedia format. Reasons for repurposing, types of criteria generated to determine the instruction's repurposeability, and lessons learned from the evaluation experience are covered. (Contains 13 references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Authoring Aids (Programming), Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction