The general purpose of the occupational analysis is to provide workable, basic information dealing with the many and varied duties performed in the residential electricity occupation. It does not cover the complete work of a master electrician, only the basic skills needed to do residential wiring. The document opens with a brief introduction…

The effects of the Wisconsin Prototypic System of Reading Skill Development, combined with teacher inservice training, on the performance and attitudes of primary pupils and their teachers were examined. Experimental and control subjects were students in grades 2 and 3. Teachers served as their own controls, having instructed the control a nd…

New programs offer fresh opportunities to create new careers with potential for disadvantaged adults to grow and develop. This publication describes some practical ways to view jobs in determining whether to restructure to form new opportunities. The process of task analysis involves identification of the duties, taks, and elements of the job…

The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze curriculum development policies and procedures used by the Army, Navy and Air Force to develop and/or to revise the subject matter for technical training courses. The scope of the study was confined to first term enlisted technical training, particularly in electronics and other technical…

The primary purpose of the seminar was to identify those competencies that now, and in the forseeable future, must be acquired and utilized by educational administrators to facilitate attainment of higher levels of institutional effectiveness in meeting the demands of society and the educational needs of people. The seminar was intended as a…

This study was undertaken to learn whether the courses offered by the Associate Degree Insurance program at North Central Technical Institute, Wausau, Wisconsin, are adequate to equip prospective employees in the insurance industry. The study was accomplished by surveying 169 insurance companies to obtain the value assigned by respondents to each…

In a study designed to improve vocational productivity in five moderately/severely retarded adults, reinforcement and self-monitoring were compared to self-monitoring with movement training (prompting the most efficient task performance movement). Four subjects responded minimally to trainer-initiated reinforcement or self-monitoring but showed…

Reviews aspects of the educational environment that impact on apprehensive students; examines the influence of task structure on student performance; and suggests ways structure can be used effectively to enhance communication competence among students at various need levels, specifically those with high or low communication apprehension. (JD)

Indicates that communication skills of neglected children are, in general, only slightly less advanced than those of accepted children, whereas children rejected by their peers are usually deficient with respect to several communication skills. Claims to be the first investigation to examine the influence of comforting skill on peer acceptance.…

Discusses the assessment center approach to employee selection and describes its background, history and use, methodology (including simulation and observation), and possible applications, including its use in a professional certification program for instructional/training designers. (MBR)

The article reviews the research on cognitive behavior modification (CBM) training with exceptional learners and procedures which are similar to cognitive training. Areas covered include impulsive behavior, academic performance, and maintenance and transfer of training. (PHR)

Managing an individual's career rests with that individual, although the research administrator's organization should participate in the process. Personal values clarification, work preferences, work characteristics, skill inventory process, and the difference between a development discussion and a performance review are discussed. (MLW)

Presents four Physics General Certificate of Secondary Education assessment practicals which can be photocopied for use in instruction. Includes notes for guidance of teachers in determining student skills in management and organization, designing and carrying out experiments to solve problems, draw conclusions, and select suitable apparatus for…

In the site-based management model, principals must have specific skills for effective leadership. Those skills include an ability to motivate teachers, support open management, engineer participative decision making, develop human and group skills with strong communication, and lead and guide activities and groups toward the goals of the school.…

This study investigated relationships between student practice and achievement in physical education for subgroups of students based on initial skill level and gender. Students were pretested, received instruction, then posttested on certain volleyball skills. Researchers viewed and coded videotapes. Subgroup analyses provided greater information…