Three nonprofessionals, including those with limited education and advanced age, received training to become effective behavior modification agents (therapists). Each was then individually observed and videotaped in his work with a retarded child. Therapists' performances were not adequate for effecting the desired changes in the childrens'…

The objective of this research was to develop and evaluate methods for producing training programs and job supports for Signal Corps Electronic Repairmen. The rationale for this study was: (1) identification of specific tasks is vital to effective training, (2) the decision-making function is critical, (3) it is possible to construct job aids and…

Ways in which a teaching and research program can help train agricultural extension staff in information and communication are presented. Teaching provides the resources of materials, techniques, and teachers themselves. Research provides results concerning the analysis of communication problems, audience information, the efficiency and…

These guides are process and product of a continuing effort to design a training program for Teacher Corps team leaders. As a process, they represent one phase in the delineation of a training program. As a product, they are drawn form observations of team leaders in action in 10 cities, a survey of all Teacher Corps leaders and directors, and the…

The final report summarizes accomplishments and implications of the project for the development and implementation of Navy training devices that utilize computer-based simulation. The emphasis is on Navy anti-air warfare in the shore-based training environment, but the results are applicable to other training environments. The report also…

The relative effectiveness of three types of elaboration (sentences, semantic paragraphs, and syntactic paragraphs) on paired associate learning in 75 educable mentally retarded Ss was tested under list lengths of eight, 12, 16 and 24 pairs. For all lists except the eight pair list, the elaborators were found to be equally and highly effective as…

Microville is a simulation-game device which has proven its usefulness as a functional instructional instrument in the field of adult education. This study of Microville is concerned with the effectiveness and efficiency with which such a device might instruct adult education to analyze the program concept and to make those decisions which would…

This report's major points are highlighted in two sections: Section One sets forth the rational, design, and intended use of the training monograph series, "Literacy in Development", which (1) has been commissioned by the International Institute for Adult Literacy Methods, (2) is to be used as the basis for the Institute's future training…

This guidebook is written for coaches of runners competing in both crosscountry and track. The techniques of training athletes in this sport are described with emphasis placed on why certain methods are successful as well as how they are accomplished. The methods of training runners of different ages and varying experience are discussed. Articles…

This compilation of articles covers the subject of four throwing events--shot put, discus throw, hammer throw, and javelin throw. The history of the art and science of throwing is traced from ancient to modern times in the introduction. Theories on training and techniques of throwing are presented in essays contributed by coaches from the United…

Describes a teacher education project designed to prepare student teachers for mixed ability teaching. The procedures of developing the materials and training methods for this project based at the Universities of Nottingham and Leicester, The United Kingdom are also presented. (HM)

This article discusses the use of a "group helper" to minimize anxiety about audio-taping and role-playing experiences for counselor trainees. Results of this training technique are presented. (Author/HLM)

This discussion of consultant preparation begins with a review of the current training practices followed by a consideration of and rational for emerging approaches. A working definition of consultation is presented, together with suggested curricular elements and instructional activities. (Author)

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A postgraduate seminar on the psychological aspects of general practice was evaluated in which focus was on the developing doctor-patient relationship as revealed by the reporting doctor. Suggestions for improving such training sessions and their evaluation are offered. (LBH)