Describes a syllabus developed by the Institute of Information Scientists Ltd. for post-graduate training in information work. Discusses the three main groups of the syllabus: language, writing, and editing; the flow of information, including communication theory; and information techniques, including information sources, storage, retrieval,…

Explores the introduction of new teacher training methods at the University of Budapest (Hungary), particularly in the use of role-play to make language learning more student-centered and interactive. Discusses teaching English as a second language in secondary schools and reports perceptions of role-play activity based on interviews with trainee…

Outlines current and past library and information education and training in West Africa, focusing on the impacts of technological advancement; suggests information technologies that training programs should be able to access; and discusses formulating new curricula, staffing requirements, and further implications for the countries in this region…

This paper reviews 27 studies that taught community skills to persons with moderate to severe mental handicaps and tested the generalization of these skills. The review, which analyzed the degree of generalization that occurred and the effect of different strategies used, concludes that the general case method is the most effective strategy.…

Discusses the use of microcomputers in the construction and operation of business and management games and proposes changes in the conceptual framework within which games are designed. Topics discussed include the dynamics of business games; the use of graphical displays; simulation of competitor strategies; networking; and software integration.…

Three adolescents with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems received eye-contact skill training using a contingency management approach in a community-based residential treatment center. The intervention produced significant increases in positive eye contact across two social settings. Staff reports of increased social…

Describes a program model tested at two Boston high schools designed to better prepare monolingual teachers to meet the needs of their linguistic minority students. Program consisted of needs assessment, workshops, conferences, and classroom projects. Recommendations for future projects include administrator, counselor, and bilingual staff…

Discussion of the human-technology interface highlights computer technology in relation to the management of open and distance learning for adults. Examples from higher education and continuing education in Australia are presented, and design considerations for technology-based delivery systems for adults are suggested. (13 references) (LRW)

Examines the impact of creativity training--emphasizing experimentation, ideal development, positive interaction, and empathetic responses--upon teacher empathy and interaction with students. Concludes that after training, teachers were more open to student ideas and responses, reinforced students, allowed more experimentation, and listened to…

Proposes that higher education insist more on the education of its chemists and less on strictly instrument training. Lists several instances where education may have been more useful than the strict training military officers received. Discusses the role of chemists in society. (MVL)

Investigates the differential generalization of components within and across functional skills in teaching routines to eight severely retarded students. Finds large individual differences and significant main effects due to type of activity, with a tendency for the same components to generalize across routines. (FMW)

Columbia University has developed a variety of classroom materials for training international teaching assistants (ITA) in practical, readily transferable teaching skills. Training courses are designed to help ITAs develop a professional self-image in their field of expertise and foster a deeper understanding of their role in the American…

Review of developments in automating the processes to author technical information and deliver it using microcomputers focuses on projects in the U. S. military. Highlights include problems with printed technical manuals; authoring efficiency; information access; user acceptance; screen formats; and production costs. Several current projects are…

Provides a brief overview of Tanzania; describes the infrastructure of the Tanzania Library Service, including public, school, government, special, and academic libraries, rural library service, training and staffing, professional organizations, and publishing; and reviews recent literature on Tanzanian libraries. (26 references) (LRW)

Reasons underlying a low demand for vocational skills in United Kingdom industry, relative to major competitors, are investigated. Low demand leads to a low supply of skilled labor, since the rates of return to vocational training are unattractive to potential trainees. Suggestions for reform are made. (Author)