Published Naval Training Device Center technical reports and some technical notes (those available through the Defense Documentation Center-DDC) which have resulted from basic research, exploratory development, and advanced development type projects are listed. The reports are indexed by technical note number, by title, and by contractor code. The…

Various forms of transactional analysis that can be used to improve trainer-trainee communication are discussed. (BP)

A training program is described which provides, during fault diagnosis, additional information about the relationship between the remaining faults and the available indicators. An interactive computer program developed for this purpose and the first results of experimental training are described. (Author)

Behavior modeling training programs can cover any relational problem, with each problem and its solution treated as a module. (Author/IRT)

The author discusses management principles in general and in relation to time management. Stating that most managers and trainers do not understand these principles, he describes how to put them to work in planning time management programs. (MF)

Results from 2 experiments indicated that 8-to 10-year-old children can be taught to take over the punishing role of an external agent and that a training technique involving perceived freedom of self-punishment will generate greater compliance with subsequent requests from the external agent. (Author/JMB)

A sample of 36 children 5 years of age were trained in perspective-taking skills in order to assess the effectiveness of various types of feedback in training. (Author/JMB)

A shortened version of a learning-set training procedure was given to 80 children four and five years of age. These children and 16 untrained controls were then tested for quantity conservation. Results relate task performance on the conservation tasks to the type of training received. (Author/JMB)

Self instruction and external instructional methods were compared with 19 mentally retarded adults. Results indicated that participants receiving verbal self-instructional training in the complex sequencing task achieved and sustained a higher level of performance than participants receiving external instruction. (Author/DB)

Description of training programs for using business applications software highlights implementing programs for Lotus 1-2-3 and dBASE III Plus. The amount of computer experience of the users and the difference in training methods needed are discussed, and the use of a Macintosh computer for producing notes is explained. (LRW)

Comparison of earnings between control and experimental groups subsequent to participation in experimental training programs provides a credible estimate of program effectiveness. Too much of the nonexperimental estimation of the effects of training programs seems dependent on models that cannot be subjected to powerful statistical tests. (MLF)

The learning style of older executives differs from that of younger ones. If training is to be effective, the methodology must be different as well. Trainers must "look to the learner" if they are to meet the learning needs of senior executives as well as satisfy the demands of the marketplace. (JOW)

"Tomorrow's Teachers," the Holmes Group Report, is reviewed. Areas of agreement and disagreement are explored. (MT)

Discusses the field of teleconferencing as it relates to corporate training at a distance. Covers types of services available, types of equipment used, costs, and perceptions of effectiveness. (CH)