The training consortium described in Vol. 1 of this report (SP 005 047) determined national needs for RDD&E personnel. The training program designed to meet these needs has three areas of objectives: materials development, training, and program development. Forty-eight training modules would be used individually in various agencies for evaluating…

Volume 3 of the report of the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory training program for RDD&E personnel is devoted to a budget-cost analysis. The introduction outlines the scope of the program and the total man-hours required for the training modules, together with the proposed first-year budget. Other chapters detail the first year…

This track and field text is a second edition of the 1971 Track and Field Omnibook, a synthesis of the author's forty-five years experience as a participant in and coach of the sport. Divided into two sections, the text deals with both the event-specific techniques of coaching and the overall development of the coaching role. Part one, "The Human…

Describes the development of a training program for salespeople (trainees and managers) called Dimensional Sales Training (DST). It is noted that DST is designed to increase sales, build skills, and improve performance, while providing a systematic process of collecting data for measuring program effectiveness. (EM)

The family life education program implemented by San Diego State University consisted of a statewide advisory committee, a study of teaching and training practices, training for community involvement, and preservice education classes. Findings and details of methodology are explained. (DF)

Develops a case supporting the claim that the objectives of the work in most of the public affairs careers entered by psychologists can be served as well, possibly better, by a mix of skills and knowledges in a general program that requires less than MA or PhD preparation in psychology and more of other areas of learning. (Author/AM)

Grumman Company has attempted to counter their acute shortage of engineers with diversified experience by establishing the Engineering Professional Development Program (EPDP). Selected engineers participate in an evening scholarship program, assignments to various sections within the company, and in-house seminars and programs to prepare them for…

Describes a nutrition education program for the elderly in which 22 older adults were recruited and trained as peer educators to create interest in nutrition and serve as liaisons between peers and sound sources of nutrition information. Participants (N=933) reported that sessions were interesting and provided useful information. (Author/JAC)

Describes an approach used in Ramsey County, Minnesota to improve quality of family day care. (CM)

Discusses training and support for distance educators. Topics include why faculty embrace distance education; why they resist it; stages of faculty development; types of effective training; content of training; level of course support offered; rewards and incentives for distance instructors; and evaluating staff development. (LRW)

In this article, the authors describe how they use a strategic planning tool known as SWOT as a framework for case analysis, using it to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of a public works project intended to enhance regional economic development in Tempe, Arizona. Students consider the project in light of a variety of…

This manual represents the collective philosophy and procedures from Texas educators who are actively involved in the management of successful mentoring and induction programs. It is offered as a guideline for school districts, universities, education service centers, or individuals who are developing or enriching mentoring and induction programs.…

This book leads the reader through a step-by-step process for creating and presenting a workshop. At each step, the book notes the important decisions workshop planners need to make, guides them in making those decisions, suggests resources that may help, provides real-world examples, and includes forms, checklists, and worksheets to make the…

The article presents 10 basic principles of adult education aimed at creating more effective management training programs. Clear and complete course and behavior objectives are also cited as necessary ingredients. (MW)