An opinion survey method for identifying low aptitude job types was developed and used in a study of 11 Air Force career ladders. Lists of low aptitude tasks were defined by technical advisers. These tasks were then rated on nine factors by Air Force instructors who also described low aptitude job types and gave their opinion concerning the…

The steps in applying the model presented here are to analyze role definitions or job descriptions to determine the content and function components; to identify the "whats,""hows," and sources for the content component and each separate function component; and to write the competency statements from the previously mentioned information. (Author)

Presents a study of communication development in 5-year-old children. Subjects described multidimensional triangles for the listener. Tasks involved simple or complex attribute variation. Results indicated success only on simple tasks. (CM)

Examines the developmental sequence of skills involved in the understanding of relational concepts and in the development of conservation. Fifty kindergarten children participated in the study. (BD/BR)

Argues that too much emphasis is currently being placed on vertical analyses of course content, aggravated by the fragmentation of content into numerous objectives stated as learning outcomes. The approach proposed is to focus upon the relationships between major coordinate course elements, and the use of task-based objectives to enable students…

From the present study it can be inferred that blacks are at least as capable of assuming intrinsic orientations to achievement as are whites, and that such orientations relate closely to the intrinsic values associated with specific tasks. (Author/AM)

Suggestions are given for people working on a summer curriculum writing team. (SK)

A three dimensional classification of psychological attributes of media is proposed. Using this classification system to related media, learner, and task characteristics may lead to a rational approach to media selection. (Author/STS)

The author states that the most accurate, realistic, and credible method of assessing individual abilities is expensive and difficult. This method, which he describes, uses assessment centers to measure individuals' competence by having them attempt job tasks under controlled conditions. Implications for trainers are included. (Author/CH)

The backward chaining instructional method, based on behavioral learning principles, offers swimming instructors an alternative to traditional methods of teaching swimming skills by breaking down the skill into a number of tasks or steps and teaching them in reverse sequence. (CB)

Through survey research, data were obtained about the tasks performed by administrative support workers who use information/word processing equipment and related technology. Findings support a redefinition of administrative support occupations and resulted in the development of the "Information Processing Specialist" catalog of job-relevant tasks.…

A project requiring undergraduate students to prepare job analyses and use them to develop other personnel procedures is described. The project requires analysis of a job, preparation of task statements, and description of requisite abilities for that job. Discusses positive feedback from students and provides recommendations for instructors.…

The study investigated relationships between type of prompt and type of task by teaching 32 mentally retarded adults two tasks (visual discrimination and a motoric assembly task) using two types of prompts (gestural and physical guidance). Results failed to support either the traditional response prompts hierarchy or the existence of a prompt-task…

Discusses various aspects of computerized testing: advantages of immediate feedback, on-the-spot score reporting, retention of scores on disks, the computer's potential as a simulation device, expert tests, embedded tests, intelligent tests, and adaptive testing. (CT)