Discusses current views on problem solving in the workplace, and identifies five areas for consideration: (1) knowledge representation; (2) verbally teaching strategy components of the skill--versus the learner acquiring it inductively through practice; (3) the principles of teaching procedures; (4) how to construct simulations; and (5) weighing…

IF LANGUAGE CAN BE CONSIDERED AS ONE FORM AMONG SEVERAL BY MEANS OF WHICH MEANING CAN BE CONCEIVED AND TRANSFERRED, THEN IT FOLLOWS THAT LANGUAGE TEACHING SHOULD LEAD ABOVE ALL TO THE FACILE TRANSFER OF MEANING. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS CONCEPT WILL INFLUENCE THE CHOICE OF METHODS AND MATERIALS BEST SUITED TO YIELD THIS RESULT. THE TEACHER'S PURPOSE IS…

This document is a tentative effort to lay out some of the components and implications of the "learning how to learn" concept. It is intended to be used in theory building and practical applications in the realm of adult education. Four chapters are included: The Concept (with the subheadings Concerning Terminology, The Learner's Needs, Some…

Discusses how the Bell System Center for Technical Education uses computerized instruction to meet five goals. (DC)

Describes a training program for teaching assistants designed by the Department of Germanic Languages of the University of Texas (Austin) and consisting of four interrelated phases: orientation, theoretical training, practicum and evaluation. The term "Teaching Assistants" refers to graduate students who have not earned the M.A. or lack…

Discusses benefits of mentoring for the novice, the organization, and the mentor. Outlines key principles of successful mentoring: proper preparation; formal training; effective pairing of individuals; organizational support; time for reflection and evaluation; and follow through. (AEF)

This study presents the results of a descriptive survey mailed to 660 deans at schools of business in the U.S. to develop answers to the following research questions: (1) What integrative instructional methods are graduate business educators using at U.S. universities and colleges?; (2) What teaching methods are most effective in fostering…

The health care environment is undergoing significant change in the United States. There is constant talk of a health care crisis and the need for systemic reform. Part of this reform involves the education of the individual so that he or she can monitor his or her own health. The need for expanded health education produces implications for…

Increasing awareness of environmental issues and the implementation of environmental programs have spurred the need for education and training for sustainable development in many countries. Analytical concepts and practical tools necessary for formulating environmental training policies are discussed. Also, major education and training issues…

In outline agenda form, this guide addresses the issue of training and supervising graduate students teaching the basic undergraduate speech course in university speech departments. The sections are as follows: (1) Introduction of staff and participants; (2) Rationale for assuring quality and standardization in the basic course by systematically…

This reference manual is designed for Peace Corps volunteers who are involved in teacher training in developing countries. It is to be used with the Teacher Training Guide that accompanies it. The first chapter discusses differences between the educational systems of the host country and that of the United States. It prepares volunteers for their…

Four classroom-based experiments in which teachers were trained to use a direct instruction model were analyzed to compare the results of intensive and minimal training methods. The direct instruction model involves extensive coverage of content, student time allocated to instructional tasks, and teacher time allocated to the encouragement of…

THESE DOCUMENTS ARE SOME MATERIALS USED IN A GRADUATE TRAINING COURSE ON TEACHING THE DISADVANTAGED CHILD CONDUCTED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA. SOME OF THE DOCUMENTS ARE SAMPLES OF AN ATTITUDE QUESTIONNAIRE, A COURSE EVALUATION FORM, AND A BACKGROUND INFORMATION BLANK WHICH PARTICIPANTS FILLED OUT AS ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AGENCY WHICH…

The Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine is exploring the possibility of using a curriculum based on the systematic feed-forward establishment of competency-based terminal performance objectives to replace the cyclic feedback approach of curricular design presently being used. (Author/LBH)