Describes how instructional designers can use a combination of job task/function analysis and job competence assessment to construct a performance profile for managers that identifies characteristics of a successful performer. An ideal role micro approach is explained, and the design of training programs based on the performance profile is…

Describes the Minimal Acceptable Performance Standards (MAPS), which measures worker performance at Consolidated Edison Company. Steps in establishing standards are: to identify tasks to be performed, to establish behavior-oriented objectives, and to write items for lesson-plan content. Sample MAPS forms for a "job performance walkdown"…

An approach to task analysis is described and illustrated that emphasizes organizational function, job and task accomplishments, a model of job function, performer prerequisites, and multiple purpose job analysis. (JEG)

Discussion of the role of small group performance focuses on solving problems to improve performance. Types of tasks and their effects on groups are described; group resources are discussed; factors affecting group process are explained; and a flowchart for solving group performance problems is presented. (LRW)

This document identifies skill standards for utility construction in a format that uses scenarios to provide a picture of the construction process under consideration. The scenarios provide a general description of the pipe laying and utility construction process. An introduction describes use and benefits of skill standards. Section 2 presents…

This catalog provides performance objectives, tasks, standards, and performance guides associated with current occupational information relating to the job content of machinists, specifically tool grinder operators, production lathe operators, and production screw machine operators. The catalog is comprised of 262 performance objectives, tool and…

This volume is a discussion of research that resulted in a system for developing task summaries for writers of soldier's manuals. It is intended for people who will evaluate the system and for developers of task performance instructions (TPI) and their supervisors. First, some problems with the soldier's manuals, the basic written instructions for…

Intended primarily for developers of task performance instructions, this manual describes a method for developing task summaries for writers of soldier's manuals. It is secondarily intended for others involved in developing the manuals, including those who determine policy, supervisors and administrators, and specialists in research and…

Describes a method for trainers to identify critical job requirements or critical behaviors important in doing a job effectively or ineffectively. Suggests ways of recording/describing incidents and presents questions that must be addressed. Reviews steps in the critical incidents process. (CSS)

This paper is intended to help instructional designers who work in the technical arena when moving from tasks to performance objectives. Guidelines are provided for both the analysis and the design phases, and a task analysis worksheet is provided. (three references) (DB)

This study examines simple techniques for field testing instructional materials, and is intended for the educational practitioner who is not trained in instructional development procedures and does not have the time or money for elaborate evaluation procedures. Described are critera for field testing instructional effectiveness, procedures for…

Project management covers a wide range of skills and is one of the best forms of staff development available for the development of skills by doing. This publication is for the use of staff involved in e-learning development projects. An introduction and overview includes discussion of e-learning projects in general and why they are undertaken;…

This article presents procedures, forms, and instructional techniques used to increase achievement of learning-disabled students through measuring and controlling task difficulty during classroom instruction time. These techniques are especially recommended for classrooms using individualization and small group instruction. (Author/PB)

This manual presents a suggested methodology for secondary and postsecondary vocational education school systems which can be used in designing new programs and courses and in maintaining or modifying existing programs or courses for the purpose of developing student skills which correspond to the employer-required skills necessary for successful…

Taking a how-to approach and a British perspective, with numerous lists and examples, this book presents the concept of learning contracts negotiated agreements between learners and instructors to achieve a specific learning goal for university and continuing education teachers. The book is organized in four parts: Part 1 is an introduction; it…