Although well-meaning, some methods of training approach teaching as a one-size-fits-all approach. Yet, there are myriad techniques for teaching and no one method works for all teachers or all students. Indeed, good teachers use a variety of techniques. Unfortunately, search for objective standards by which to measure quality teaching has…

The authors utilized interviews, competency surveys, and document review to evaluate the effectiveness of a one-year, cohort-based faculty development pilot program, grounded in diffusion of innovations theory, and aimed at increasing competencies in community engagement and community-engaged scholarship. Five innovator participants designed the…

This module provides instruction in increasing positive interpersonal relationships. As a performance-based module, it requires the application and practice of specific verbal interpersonal skills in a real setting until their mastery is demonstrated. A continuous cycle of input--concept formation--application--feedback--and evaluation leads to a…

This booklet is a collection of five articles from the Child Development Associate Program (CDA) in Texas, part of a nationwide program for training child care workers. "Skills Needed by a CDA Training Counselor" outlines three skills: facilitation of learning, interpersonal skills, and management. "Some Findings and Recommendations…

This guide focuses on 14 instructor competencies identified by the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction. It provides examples, job aids, worksheets, case studies, and sample dialogs and contains actual experiences and critical incidents faced by trainers who participated in the survey study. Strategies to…