The reason for the failure of a training program was the lack of a clear definition of the trainee's needs. The following goals were formulated for a new training program: regroup, identify needs, set objectives, general alternatives, evaluate alternatives, design and develop the program, and test the program. (EC)

This paper was developed by the Liaison Subcommittee of the Traffic Educational and Training Committee to: (1) delineate highway safety manpower and training problems, (2) propose activities to meet these problems, and (3) develop a proposed course of action to initate the activities. Included are: (1) a discussion of areas where manpower…

This report of the 3 March 1977 meeting of the National Agricultural Education Advisory Council includes briefs of the annual report of accomplishments, the proposed program of work for the current year, recommendations for the agricultural education profession, and a list of questions for the profession regarding educational needs and priorities.…

Answers to the questions of (1) whether more middle management programs in distributive education should be developed, (2) what specialized programs in distributive education should be developed and implemented in Nebraska's postsecondary schools, and (3) in what order they should be developed and implemented are suggested in the study. (Author)

Fourteen principles are discussed that will help distributive education teacher-coordinators develop a positive philosophy concerning training plans--a belief that they are an effective tool for developing a quality distributive education program. (Author/BP)

The essay challenges the quality of the USAR officer educational program. Decreases in numbers of personnel in the Active Army emphasize the need for an improved Army Reserve, which will require changes in the educational program. Reasons are explored for improving the program, and its history, present status, weaknesses and strengths are…

The framework within which ILO activities for workers' education among rural workers are undertaken can be considered as having two dimensions; the ILO's overall work for the development of the rural areas and the overall workers' education activities. Activity areas for workers' education programs are discussed. (Author/EC)

Presents a project proposal form and a media selection model as screening procedures which assist in the decision of whether or not to begin a computer assisted learning program. (Author/CMV)

There are indications that increasing numbers of people will seek career changes at mid-life. The data that are available suggest that these people will seek to make career shifts for both voluntary and involuntary reasons and that their change will be both within and between fields. Also, many will require additional education. Their educational…

This paper presents a brief description of a basic model for planning, monitoring, and evaluating educational programs using managerial concepts. The model involves the use of five steps as follows: (1) identification of a need; (2) a statement of desired outcomes (objectives); (3) the development of a program, including processes and resources;…

This comprehensive analysis of training needs, which is illustrated with case studies and factual examples, is directed towards training management, but its concepts are expressed in terms valuable to all management. The first chapter answers the question, "What are training needs?" The following chapters discuss present and future training needs,…

After discussing three major trends which have significantly altered the position of a secretary in a company or corporation, the author presents guidelines and other information to assist a company in planning either to initiate or upgrade a secretarial training program. (TA)