This article describes the procedure for developing skill-based ESP (English for Special Purposes) curricula for intensive, technology-oriented training programs. (Author/CFM)

The report describes the development and evaluation of an improved radio operator course approved for use by the United States Army. Existing training was reorganized according to the principle of functional context, a method of sequencing training content so that students learn the intended use of new instructional material before being…

A 96 hour course on the management of training was developed and evaluated for presentation to Advanced Army Officer Course (AOAC) classes. General procedures consisted of construction based on job task statements, a systems engineering approach to training, a state of the art technology, repeated presentation of course materials, and modification…

THE MAJOR CHALLENGE NOW FACING VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS, ESPECIALLY IN VIEW OF SUCH COMPETING FEDERAL PROGRAMS AS THE PEACE CORPS AND VISTA, IS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, AND HOLD A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF PROMISING VOLUNTEERS, PARTICULARLY AT THE POLICY MAKING LEVEL. SINCE FUTURE VOLUNTEERS WILL COME INCREASINGLY FROM THE RANKS OF THE TECHNICALLY EDUCATED…

The special educational needs of business information managers are identified, and training methods and courses designed to meet those needs are discussed in eight articles. A review of the literature of business information education is also presented. (CLB)

To provide structure for developing curriculum for Competency Based Education (CBE), an effective and efficient model, Systematic Curriculum and Instructional Development (SCID), has been devised. SCID has five phases: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Each of 23 components involves several steps, some optional. Phase…