The 16-week training program offered by the FBI Academy for all new agents is a scenario-based curriculum that includes a range of subjects from the rules of evidence to defensive tactics and provides agents with a clear understanding of how to conduct a full investigation from start to finish. (JOW)

Discusses the problems associated with having people from four generations in the training classroom. Offers tips for training people from age 20 through 70. (JOW)

Describes learning objects, also known as granules, chunks, or information nuggets, and likens them to help screens. Discusses concerns about how they can go wrong: (1) faulty pretest questions; (2) missing links in the learning object chain; (3) poor frames of reference; and (4) lack of customization. (JOW)

This Support Document was produced by the authors based on their research for the report, "Investigating Learning through Work: The Development of the 'Provider Learning Environment Scale'" (ED503392). It provides readers with a complete copy of the "Provider Learning Environment Scale" (version 2.0); and an accompanying user…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to assess the performance of a sample of Lebanese organizations vis-a-vis some of the core learning organization dimensions identified in the literature, focusing specifically on those dimensions that are considered most salient and relevant in the Lebanese context. Design/methodology/approach: The paper…

The graduate of the Locksmith apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) apply the principles of Locksmithing; (2) handle orders of locks, safes and allied equipment; (3) operate and service the tools and machinery as used in the Locksmith trade; (4) perform the installation of locks and allied equipment; (5)…

Purpose: Although proposed from theory, the assumption that career-related continuous learning (CRCL) has a positive impact on subsequent job performance has not been tested empirically. The present study aims to close this gap in the literature. A model is derived from theory that predicts a positive impact of CRCL, learning climate, and initial…

Communication training efforts in American business have increased steadily for the past several years. While this increase may be viewed as positive from several vantage points, it has not been matched by an increase in any systematic application of evaluation measures. Effective evaluation should take place at various levels. D. L. Kirkpatrick…

The problems encountered in training a salesman are unique. An all-encompassing knowledge of everything a salesman comes in contact with is needed. The Knutsford Centre, run by the United Commercial Travellers Association, uses individualized courses to meet this need and to enable salesmen to progress from bad selling to good. (DS)

Paper describes how parameters are defined, transformed and weighted for purposes of practical equipment maintenance training, and how the resultant training tasks configured a Training Computer Exerciser. (Author)

Bronson Sonic Power Company develops and presents its own multimedia training programs to give its field service engineers the background information they need. (Author)

The author looks at some of the myths floating around about whether and how a company should use films in its training programs. (Author)

Measurement of training outcomes is a requirement for evaluating new training techniques, but is one that is different to meet. Managers of education and training may have different concepts of what they want, as favorable outcomes, than do the investigators doing the research. Classical statistical and experimental designs assume laboratory rigor…

An interview with a professional speaker (Larry Wilson) who is also a professional trainer. He expresses his views on the difference between speaking and training and gives the elements in a good speech that can be applied to training. (MF)

The Senior Managers Program of the U.S. Department of Education integrates training with on-the-job application of skills to provide a more effective learning environment and immediate results. Each training workshop is followed by an intervention in the participant's work unit, and teams work on agency problems identified by high-level officials.…