Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, developed a secondary school teaching program called Teaching Skill Goals (TSG) which places the responsibility for skills development with the individual. The program emphasizes identification of specific segments of the teaching act most likely to be developed by short term efforts and a process…

A biomechanical analysis of the breaststroke is presented, applying hydrodynamic research to develop an understanding of propulsive forces acting to overcome resistance, and to intorduce modifications in stroke mechanics which would develop a more efficient psychomotor pattern. The applicability of the research to all swimming strokes is noted.…

The National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics has developed a list of ten basic processes in mathematics which all students need to learn. The back-to-the-basics thrust in education must address the development of these and other skills. (MJB)

This research uses a complex task (handwheel assembly) to enable comparison between the performance of mentally handicapped adults and adults from a "normal" population, in the acquisition of new work skills. Results add further support for the notion that the potential of mentally handicapped individuals is commonly underestimated. (Editor/RK)

This study examined the relationship between direct (essay) and indirect (objective) assessment of writing skills using 320 college students in remedial courses as subjects. Correlations and results of factor analysis are discussed. (MT)

The authors describe the development of a state competency statement for two categories of those entering nursing in future. The task force developing this particular statement was located in Ohio. (CH)

Word processing instructors and supervisors and correspondence secretaries were surveyed concerning their perceptions of correspondence secretarial competencies, training loci, job qualifications, and company training programs. Findings indicate that entry-level skills are most often learned in company training programs and advanced skills are…

How task analysis--the reduction of skills needed to master a complex objective to sequential behavioral steps--can help art teachers meet the needs of handicapped learners is discussed. Rather than emphasizing activities for disabled learners, emphasis should be placed on the skills learners must master to complete the activity. (RM)

This study was performed to resolve the question of comparability of manual dexterity scores obtained on wooden and plastic versions of the USES pegboard. Currently authorized equipment, either plastic or wooden, may be used with the confidence that scores are not affected by the type of equipment used. (Author)

Presents a model inventory which identifies student skill weaknesses and strengths in bookkeeping, and which is adaptable to other content reading areas. (RB)

Telephone interviews were conducted with 12 experienced blind adults to determine the strategies and techniques they employed in locating point, linear, and areal symbols and in following a track on a pseudo-map. (GW)

As a result of a SATRA Course it was found that employees acting as instructors became good supervisors; as instructors they were experiencing situations similar to those of supervisors. Thus, while instructors are training newcomers, the instructors, themselves, are training for supervisory positions. (RB)

Traces the evolution of selection and measurement of employees, and identifies the skills found to be most needed and least developed in today's labor pool--oral communication, listening, problem solving, leadership, and organizational ability. (Author/WD)

Describes a career/life planning program. Its elements include orientation to career/life planning; personal assessment and planning strategy workshops; and skills assessment. Evaluation procedures and results are included. (CT)

Provides an attempt to facilitate educators' understanding of the complex dynamics of listening via a skill analysis. (Author)