Presents results of a survey of supervisors and managers in business and industry which was undertaken to identify topics for supervisor training programs. A table showing importance ratings of program topics by occupational groups is included and implications for the design of continuing education programs are discussed. (SK)

A study examined development programs, uncovered during a literature review, that would assist in the supervisory training of Wage Grade employees who are promoted to working supervisors. The examination determined guidelines that could be used to construct a supervisory internship program within the Phoenix Air Guard. Hall's experience-based…

The article presents 10 basic principles of adult education aimed at creating more effective management training programs. Clear and complete course and behavior objectives are also cited as necessary ingredients. (MW)

An educational training needs assessment for nursing and hospital support staff was undertaken at a country hospital to collect data for use in designing a staff development program for the institution. After gathering the perceptions of key hospital staff concerning the hospital's mission, future, strengths, weaknesses, and problems to establish…

This annotated bibliography provides a comprehensive listing of adult education research and investigation materials that were entered into the ERIC system during the period 1976-78. Containing 1,014 entries, the bibliography covers adult learning characteristics, program planning and administration, learning environments, instructional methods,…

This book, which focuses on actual practitioners' experiences, outlines a systematic approach to improving individual workers' performance as part of an overall strategy for organizational change. Frameworks are provided for conceptualizing and implementing exemplary training practices. In addition, steps in achieving the practices and pitfalls to…

This learning module, which is part of a management and supervisor training program for managers and supervisors employed at the Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Division, is designed to help trainees understand basic plant and industry waste management activities and issues. The following topics are covered in the module's individual…

This book reports on an experimental bilingual education program conducted in Peru by Peruvian educators and Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) linguists. Sections of the book discuss: (1) the historical perspective of the program; (2) program aspects such as teacher training, goals, and curriculum; (3) what this program may contribute to the…