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Rothwell, William J.; Kazanas, H. C. – Performance and Instruction, 1990
Describes and discusses results of a survey of members of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) that was conducted to determine how employees learn informally when neither on-the-job or off-the-job training is provided. Implications for performance technologists are considered, and future issues for investigation are suggested.…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Job Training, Questionnaires, Research Needs
Clark, Ruth Colvin; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1983
Describes an adaptation of the Component Display Theory to a corporate training setting where the principal developmental effort was done by content experts. An overview of the Component Display Theory is included with a case study illustrating the application process. Examples of the resultant training products are included. (MBR)
Descriptors: Instructional Development, Instructional Materials, Job Training, Learning Theories
Yelon, Stephen; Desmedt, John – Performance and Instruction, 1988
Presents a situation by response model that enables trainers to organize and simplify the planning, training, and application of making appropriate response choices. The discussion covers the possible uses of the model and the necessary steps involved in the creation of the model. (CLB)
Descriptors: Job Training, Models, Responses, Simulation
Yelon, Stephen; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1988
Describes how trainers can promote trainee flexibility and increase the effectiveness of their instruction by using skill related, principle based rules. Highlights include skill performance variables; analyzing skills to derive principles; converting principles into rules; and how to integrate principle based rules into skill instruction. (LRW)
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement, Job Training
Bruhn, Gay; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1984
Describes instructional development process applied to the design, production, implementation, and evaluation of a computer simulation designed to provide troubleshooting practice for individuals who maintain and install large digital telephone switches. The major organizational benefits resulting from use of the simulation are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Electronic Technicians, Instructional Design
Gayeski, Diane M. – Performance and Instruction, 1988
Presents a decision model for selecting interactive media formats to solve human performance problems in organizations. Training problems and motivational problems are discussed, change strategies and assessment of values and aptitudes are described, and case studies that apply the decision model are included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Improvement Programs, Incentives
Carter, Janet Houser; Honeywell, Robert – Performance and Instruction, 1991
Discussion of older adults in the workforce focuses on methods for training them how to use computers. Topics discussed include changes in processing information into memory, learning skills, learning processes, the learning environment, content planning, self-pacing materials, group and cooperative learning, and the instructor's role. (five…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Cooperative Learning, Course Content
