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Lippitt, Gordon L. – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Discusses factors which determine the quality of learning experiences. The author hypothesizes that there are learning rhythms which must be present in a balanced way for a Peak Learning Experience (PLE) to occur. Learner readiness can be stimulated by a teacher, increasing chances for a PLE. (JOW)
Descriptors: Learning Experience, Learning Processes, Learning Theories
Caine, Geoffrey; Caine, Renate Nummela – Training and Development Journal, 1989
When accelerated learning programs succeed, they do so in part because they invoke and integrate skills and basic information, theoretical understanding, and natural knowledge. The trainer must blend these elements appropriately. (JOW)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Adult Education, Learning Processes, Transfer of Training
Luke, Robert A., Jr. – Training and Development Journal, 1981
Adult learning is a potentially productive way of identifying the motives and behaviors of effective management. Learning is a distinguishing characteristic of the most effective managers and steps can be taken to enhance managers' abilities in learning how to learn. (JOW)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Adult Learning, Learning Processes, Lifelong Learning
Herrmann, Ned – Training and Development Journal, 1981
The author argues that, in all people, one hemisphere of the brain has dominance--either the left, logical side, or the right, creative side. He presents methods of improving the design and delivery of learning through developing the recessive hemisphere. (CT)
Descriptors: Cerebral Dominance, Cognitive Processes, Creative Development, Creative Thinking
Spielman, Jim D. B. – Training and Development Journal, 1981
Proposes a conceptual framework for considering the development of human resources in an overseas context. This approach is termed "transfer of technology." Its objective is to encourage companies operating overseas which are responsible for developing client human resources to look at the process from a perspective other than just…
Descriptors: Human Resources, Learning Processes, Overseas Employment, Program Administration
Short, Ronald R. – Training and Development Journal, 1981
The author discusses his belief that the emphasis on competency-based, outcome-oriented curricula serves two purposes: (1) it recruits students who also believe in this educational theory; and (2) it provides a framework within which "unlearning" and more significant personal learning can take place. (CT)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Theories, Graduate Study
Randolph, W. Alan; And Others – Training and Development Journal, 1979
The authors present an alternative model for training in organizational development (OD) which differs from other such models by being eclectic, inexpensive, and applicable to participants with varying degrees of experience. A design for a training laboratory is elaborated and related to theories about OD and about learning processes. (SK)
Descriptors: Consultants, Experiential Learning, Instructional Design, Learning Laboratories
Gorovitz, Elizabeth Shey – Training and Development Journal, 1982
Ned Herrmann is interviewed regarding his latest theories on "applied creativity" and the design and delivery of "whole brain learning." He discusses the roles of the brain's two hemispheres, the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument, the importance of brain dominance to trainers, and the link between creativity and productivity.…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Cerebral Dominance, Cognitive Style, Creativity
Blake, Robert R.; Mouton, Jane Srygley – Training and Development Journal, 1979
The authors state that organizational development (OD) consultants are reluctant to rely upon instruments because this would diminish their sense of usefulness. They discuss 15 OD issues and conclude that OD instruments must be based on sound principles of behavior and sequenced in a planned way in order to implement organizational change and…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Consultants, Educational Technology
Rinke, Wolf J. – Training and Development Journal, 1985
Discusses various aspects of holistic education: (1) educators vary strategies to meet the educational need; (2) educators promote learning as a lifelong process; (3) educators accept that the learner retains ultimate responsibility for the learning process; and (4) evaluation strategies include all individuals involved in the teaching-learning…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Evaluation Methods, Holistic Approach