Written for students and practitioners who are interested in the systematic development and evaluation of training programs, the document presents a framework for examining current efforts and establishing new instructional programs in education, business, and government environments. Part 1: Assessment and Evaluation, six chapters, presents an…

A taxonomy of response processes has been developed to facilitate the designing of training programs; each kind of task presumably would require a different set of training methods for greatest efficiency, so classifying a task would be part of determining which methods to use. A pool of response distinctions was collected, with special attention…

This manual is designed to (1) acquaint service supervisors and instructors with general principles of instruction; (2) familiarize them with the more common methods of individual and group instruction so that they will use the methods most adaptable to the subject matter and to the particular group being trained; and (3) offer an understanding of…

Designed to apply to any unit regardless of strength, mission, organization, or equipment, this field manual provides trainers with methods and techniques of preparing and conducting individual and collective training. Chapter 1 discusses the purpose and scope of this publication and explains the duties and relationship between the trainer (for…

A study was undertaken to compare teaching methods in a college level psychology of adjustment course. The first method involved training individuals to be therapists to those needing help. The second method trained individuals needing help to be their own therapists. (Author/DB)

The Technology in Education Program, established in 1970, was purposed to help college teachers test the instructional uses of new communication technologies. Preliminary results have been encouraging, although there are problems in training opportunities, technology refinements, and software development. (LBH)

Reports findings of a study conducted to determine whether the amount of training and experience readers have had in using a particular grading scale correlates with their judgments about the quality of an essay, and whether the amount of training and experience affects the consistencies of their judgments. (EL)

Techniques are offered to help the trainer resolve the problems caused by the presence of experienced employees with new employees in one classroom. Ego protection is the key for dealing with both types of trainees. Systems that get feedback from all the students encourage cooperation toward a common goal. (Author/AJ)

This guide is designed to provide an overview of vocabulary development and to focus on ways that enhance secondary vocabulary instruction. It includes strategies for teaching vocabulary and for integrating vocabulary into a lesson. It includes specific instructional strategies for teaching vocabulary skills based on the Texas Essential Knowledge…

The Education Through Student Interaction program was assessed from student's evaluations and performance on classroom tests in an undergraduate psychology class. Results supported use of Education Through Student Interaction with a student facilitator and/or a training workshop. (EAK)

The author feels the student should be asked to creatively solve realistic problems beginning in the freshman and sophomore years. The professor becomes a coach" to help the student develop his abilities rather than teach" skills that someone else has developed. (TS)

Two methods for enhancing the job-interviewing skills of rehabilitation clients were studied: the MDC Job Quest Series (Part 3) and group role playing. Main effect findings revealed that both role play and Quest methods may show promise in raising clients' interview competency. Suggestions for further research are elaborated. (Author)

Summarizes practical advice gleaned from setting up a "corporate university." Provides tips for corporate developmental program efforts. (LAS)

Compared the effectiveness of pelvic examination training given to medical students by a laywoman who served as both teacher and patient with training by an attending physician with a laywoman serving only as the patient. Found that the laywoman-trained students demonstrated better interpersonal skills than did physician-trained students. No…