Ford Foundation sponsored research at the Swiss International Management Development Institute focused on thought processes, kinds of content, and types of intellectual output or outcomes. Article includes a diagram of relative effectiveness of participative methods in developing specific skills, and Guilford's Structure of the Intellect" model.…

This article describes an experimental evaluation of training systems in which three kinds of programmed instruction were compared: (1) group-paced, sound-tape, linear program; (2) self-paced, linear, text program; (3) self-paced, adjunct program, manipulation of objects being a component of all three methods." (Author)

Article from TRAINING TECHNOLOGY, v9 n9 pS24-S28, Sep 1969, a supplement to EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY.

Examines the two critical functions of the interpersonal skills (IPS) trainer: (1) to analyze trainee performance and (2) to provide effective performance feedback. Discusses training styles and recommends the Causal-Analytic style. Derives guidelines for effective trainer behavior. (MEAD Subscriptions, CSML, University of Lancaster, Lancaster LA1…

Discusses the use of computers to help do some of the things a training department has to do to teach things to people. Suggests 12 ways to use computers to manage training functions. (JOW)

Describes the use of job aids--specially designed technical reference materials which aid the worker to perform job tasks--and notes related research, steps in integrating job aids and training design, characteristics of a job reference manual using job aids, and other considerations and drawbacks. Six references are cited. (EJS)

Briefly discusses the importance of guidelines for early childhood teacher education developed and published by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. (MP)

Estimates that two-thirds of all stress-related problems are the result of faulty interpersonal relationships in or away from the workplace. Discusses the importance of helping people cope with relationship problems and suggests approaches to stress management. (JOW)

The paper surveys the use of electric shock with persons diagnosed as primarily mentally retarded and substantiates findings of positive effects, including response generalisation, increased sociability, and positive emotional behaviors. Ethical considerations relating to physical danger and choice of target behaviour are discussed briefly.…

The author believes that one benefit of a clear philosophical view of training is consistency of effort and results. He includes a list of questions which can be used to identify significant training beliefs. (JOW)

Four major considerations must be taken into account when planning a training program: content, external constraints, skills and preferences of faculty, and learning styles of participants. Understanding differences in learning styles can significantly affect the outcome of training. (JOW)

Examined current training and training evaluation attitudes and practices from a national sample of rehabilitation trainers. Compared attitudes with similar information collected in the early 1970s. (Author)