Article suggests implications for the management of foreign and minority workers. (Author/MM)

Discusses the problems of foreigners learning to use complex equipment whose technology is formulated in English. "Pre-technical English" has been developed to implement international training programs. A major problem is the difference in learning processes among countries. The author suggests a program outline, including design and…

Gives a working definition of culture and describes a training program for Canadian Indians designed to reinforce and clarify their cultural identity while developing marketable skills. The main features of the program are consultation with community leaders and participation of trainees in goal-setting and training design. (SK)

An integrated approach to technical training in developing countries includes five components: vocabulary selection, methodology selection, pretechnical English, on-the-job training, and quality assurance. Other important factors in international program design are assessment of student learning styles and consideration of cultural attitudes and…