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This packet contains three papers on self-directed and incidental learning from a symposium on human resource development (HRD). The first paper, "Self-Directed Learning for Supervisory Development" (Judy O'Neil, Maria Lamattina), reports on a study that looks at what research says needs to be in place to engage workers in self-directed learning…
Descriptors: Adults, Business Administration, Education Work Relationship, Human Resources
Economic Research Service (USDA), Washington, DC. Agriculture and Rural Economy Div. – 1991
The 1980s found the U.S. economy vulnerable in the global marketplace. Many observers have argued that workforce education and skill levels are too low, particularly in rural areas. In this book, four studies examine the education crisis, the relationship between the education shortfall and rural economic stagnation, the importance of local…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Education Work Relationship, Educational Attainment, Educational Policy
Remes, Pirkko, Ed.; And Others – 1997
The 13 papers in this yearbook discuss 4 broad subject areas: questions of competence, evaluating quality, professional cultures, and learning and trends in adult education. The following papers are included: "Human Resource Development (HRD) Practitioners Analyzing Their Work"(Tuija Valkeavaara); "Life Competence in a World of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Andragogy, Disadvantaged
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). – 1992
This volume reports on the flow of graduates from higher education into working life in Portugal, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland. Chapters for each nation were contributed by national experts in that field. The first section of the report, on Portugal, contains two papers. The first, written in English, discusses recent changes in the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change, Educational Trends
Gainous, Fred – 1999
This document consists of three separately-published collections of essays by the chancellor of the Alabama College System, presenting his perspectives on aspects of the two-year college system in that state. The document begins with the system's mission statement, and an explanation of the principles underlying the mission. The essays that follow…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Role, Community Colleges, Dual Enrollment
Nyhan, Barry, Ed.; Attwell, Graham, Ed.; Deitmer, Ludger, Ed. – 1999
This book provides an overview of innovative education practices throughout regions in the United States (US) and Europe. It contains 16 papers written by experts from the educational, economic, and regional development fields in the US and the European Union (EU). Introductory materials are: a foreword (David O'Sullivan); preface (Stavros…
Descriptors: Coordination, Developed Nations, Economic Development, Education Work Relationship
Workforce Development. Symposium 37. [Concurrent Symposium Session at AHRD Annual Conference, 2000.]
2000
Three presentations are provided from Symposium 37, Workforce Development, of the Academy of Human Resource Development (HRD) 2000 Conference Proceedings. "Unemployment and Low-Literacy among Welfare Recipients: Continuum of Literacy Program Models" (Larry G. Martin) presents a continuum of four types of literacy programs--academic, situated…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Basic Skills
Resnick, Lauren B., Ed.; Wirt, John G., Ed. – 1996
This book contains 12 papers commissioned by the Secretary's Commission for Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) to develop the SCANS recommendations concerning the role of standards and assessment in the transition from school to work. "The Changing Workplace" (Lauren B. Resnick, John G. Wirt) offers a summary of the 12 papers.…
Descriptors: Career Education, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change, Educational Policy
Bishop, John; And Others – 1985
This collection contains studies of two large-scale national survey databases that have rich information on on-the-job training. The following papers are included: "On-the-Job Training/Sorting: Theory and Evidence," by John Bishop and Suk Kang; "The Magnitude and Determinants of On-the-Job Training," by John Bishop; "Impacts of Training," by John…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Education Work Relationship, Educational Economics, Human Capital
2001
The first of three papers from this symposium, "The Effects of Personality, Affectivity, and Work Commitment on Motivation to Improve Work through Learning" (Sharon S. Naquin, Elwood F. Holton III), examined the degree to which the Five-Factor Model (FFM) of personality, affectivity, and work commitment dimensions influenced motivation…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Attitudes, Employee Attitudes, Employer Employee Relationship
Hoy, John C., Ed.; Bernstein, Melvin H., Ed. – 1982
A collection of analyses and projections is presented that explores the challenges posed by a rapidly evolving economy and the critical issue of manpower policy facing New England and the nation. New England was able to move from traditional industry to high technology because its colleges and universities supplied basic research and trained…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Declining Enrollment, Economic Development, Economic Factors
2000
Three presentations are provided from Symposium 39, Integrating Learning with Working, of the Academy of Human Resource Development (HRD) 2000 Conference Proceedings. "Constructing Knowledge in Continuing Professional Education [CPE]" (Barbara J. Daley, Merryl Carlsson) reports an analysis of the interrelationships between professional…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Constructivism (Learning), Education Work Relationship, Experiential Learning
2000
This document contains three papers from a symposium on human resource development (HRD) and employee outcomes that was conducted as part of a HRD conference. "The Impact of Participating in Human Resource Development Activities on Individuals' Job Level and Income" (Tim de Jong, Bob Witziers, Martin Mulder) presents the results of a…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Education Work Relationship, Employee Attitudes, Employment Level
2001
This document contains three papers on evaluation in human resource development (HRD). "Utilization of Corporate University Training Program Evaluation" (Christopher F. Bober) reports on a study that examined how training program evaluation results are being utilized in corporate universities and determined that the following seven…
Descriptors: Corporate Education, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Evaluation Methods
Hall, William C., Ed. – 1989
This document contains excerpts from material previously published by Australia's TAFE (Technical and Further Education) National Centre for Research and Development on the subjects of industry restructuring, the reasons for restructuring, revising curricula, and providing a service to business and industry. Its contents are "Industry…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Education Work Relationship, Foreign Countries, Industrial Structure
