Presents suggestions to librarians for helping patrons who want to perform their own online searches. Background information, end user training, equipment (hardware and software), continuing help, and document delivery are discussed. Ten references are included. (EJS)

Describes a collection of techniques used to increase use of skills learned in a training program for the staff of a motor freight common carrier company; briefly summarizes nature of the training program, its rationale, target population, content and delivery methods; and summarizes the training program's effects on employee performance. (MBR)

Describes a project in Sri Lanka that used nonformal training to prepare development workers to help women's groups organize income-generating projects. The nonformal, participant-centered program reinforces individual and group consciousness and activities within a flexible framework. (CT)

Suggests ways to overcome obstacles to student computer literacy, including engaging the teacher, training the teacher, and equipping schools with computers. (FL)

Examined the effects of systematic peer helper training on perceived stress of resident assistants (N=52) who received either concurrent or prior training. Results indicated that training received before beginning work seemed to lessen stress while concurrent training was of marginal value. No sex differences were reported. (JAC)

Describes a study that was conducted to determine the effectivenss of training teacher evaluators in lesson plan analysis, classroom observation techniques, and supervisory conference skills. (HOD)

The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of social skills training for improving the social behaviors of a 17-year-old deaf female. The results suggests that social skills training is a viable behavioral intervention with deaf students. (BW)

Looks at the manner in which a student teacher's knowledge about the purposes for teaching a subject affects his or her lesson planning. Suggests that it is not sound to study planning as a general process without considering subject content and the teacher's understanding of why that content is being taught. (RBW)

Offers guidelines, based on exemplary writing programs, that are applicable to any inservice instruction if they are applied judiciously and flexibly. (HOD)

Suggestions on how to examine educational programs in business and relate findings from such learning experiences to the school environment are presented in this article. (DF)

Describes a training model which begins with the collaboration of community actors and university-based or university-trained researchers on community research. Results are then used with sympathetic sectors of service institutions to bring about changes in the organization of service delivery. (Author/CJM)

Analyzed all interventions made by trainers in two unstructured small groups (N=19) and examined their contributions to members' learning. Results indicated that participants in small groups with an experiential focus tend to learn most when they are taught directly. (LLL)

Described is a program for training M.A.-level evaluation researchers within an academic department. The topics covered are devising the curriculum, recruiting students, conducting internships, involving the community, and evaluating the program. (Author/RM)

Describes the use of peer counselor programs for adolescents. Discusses several methods of peer counseling training including training manuals and curriculum guides. Examples of several specific programs are presented. (JAC)

The extent and status of peer education programs at selected secondary schools around the United States were studied. Objectives of these programs, recruitment and training of leaders, curriculum, educational activities, and evaluation are reported. (PP)