Practical methods that may help the training officer in factories in the selection and training of operators are presented. Subjects discussed in this guide are: Selection; Where to Train; Skills Analysis Training; Training Manuals; Instructors; Records; Induction; Training of Special Groups; and Retraining. (DB)

This pamphlet provides brief training pointers for supervisors. It deals with such topics as the purposes of training, a few training techniques, the situations training will not remedy, and the training supervisors themselves need. (For related documents, see Ac 014 427-429.) (KM)

England is in the process of changing to the metric system of measurement. This manual was prepared to help in the metrication training of persons who are directly involved in manipulations of metric units in their jobs or who are required to work with them. A method of organizing and controlling the training is outlined which provides for…

The use and acceptance by Navy personnel of sixteen major training devices were studied in relation to: situational factors affecting training; simulation characteristics of the trainer; instructional characteristics of the trainers; reliability of the trainers; formal and informal communications regarding trainer capabilities, and level of…

"Machine controlled adaptive training is a promising concept. In adaptive training the task presented to the trainee varies as a function of how well he performs. In machine controlled training, adaptive logic performs a function analogous to that performed by a skilled operator." This study looks at the ways in which gain-effective time…

This paper describes the efforts of the author and others to develop and field-test a kit of materials and activities which an elementary school faculty might use to improve problem solving in its school and classrooms. The development of the "Problem Solving School" or "PSS" program handbook at the Institute for the Development of Educational…

This paper deals with the use of microteaching techniques to train student teachers in stimulating learners' questions. Research was carried out at the Gordon Teachers Training College, Haifa, Israel. A rating scale, including teaching patterns stimulating learners' questions, was prepared from the existing literature and the analysis of pilot…

Described in this pamphlet is a procedure used by the West Virginia Air Pollution Control Commission to train personnel in evaluating visible emissions. For this purpose a "Smoke Observer's Training Unit" has been designed, a machine capable of generating both gray/black plumes for training in the use of Ringlemann readings and white plumes for…

The theory and practice of nonviolent action training as it exists to date are reviewed in this pamphlet. A response to a renewal of interest in alternative forms of social action, the pamphlet results specifically from an international seminar of experienced organizers and trainers held at Preston Patrick, Westmorland, England, June 27 - July 2,…

The author presents a framework of "design principles" for trainers in designing management learning events, based on the humanistic school of thought and the personal growth of the individual, with the model being applicable to group training. (MF)

The article describes one method of assuring that training and development programs are consistent with organizational members. Includes committee charter and role of the committee chairperson. (MF)

Describes methods of providing presupervisory training to new or potential supervisors, including inhouse training and public supervisory seminars. (TA)

A training consultant writes about the common practice of training for appearances and the length of time spent on it, rather than for the actual outcomes. He stresses the importance of well-designed instructional objectives as a means of judging training effectiveness and offers a questionnaire for trainers to try out to check their knowledge of…

Discusses performance analysis, designed for use in an organization's training program. It is described as a technology which views organization performance as a function of the individual and the job environment, in which any modification of performance has to deal with both parts. Examples of the use and benefits of performance analysis are…

Described is a procedure for the reduction of stuttering behavior by means of reality confrontations in structure verbal exchanges, which has been used by the author as treatment with over 200 adolescent stutterers. (Author/IM)