This document is a trainer manual for a five-day workshop on social conflict and negotiative problem solving. Objectives of the workshop include an understanding of (1) personal orientation to conflict; (2) differences between collaborative, negotiative, and win-lose conflict-solving strategies; (3) in-depth conditions and processes for successful…

The checklists identify the responsibilities of the technical director, course coordinator, monitor, and instructor in setting up a training program for the National Highway Institute. The definitions and responsibilities for each role are specified. The checklists for each role specify tasks to be completed and provide space in which to note…

This booklet describes the training strategies and materials developed as part of the Tucson Early Education Model (TEEM) program for training Program Assistants to foster implementation of TEEM in local school districts. The booklet contains samples of various training materials, as well as descriptions and outlines of the Summer Training…

Discusses the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a large-scale undergraduate psychology conference as conducted through a special two-term course. Course requirements and structure are discussed as are specific details pertaining to the conference itself. The author's experiences are related to the literature on undergraduate psychology…

Guidelines are presented for developing workshops and inservice programs in physical education and recreation for impaired, disabled, and handicapped persons. Workshops are explained to be designed to create awareness of problems faced by the handicapped and the role of physical education and recreation in their lives. Considered are the following…

This training manual is designed for use by instructional leaders conducting a workshop on the translation and application of research on "thinking processes" into implemented programs of instruction. The objectives of such a program is to develop teacher skills in relating thinking processes to a structure of knowledge (factual…

The consumer's guide presents information on 109 projects which provide inservice special education training to regular education personnel. The prospectus section contains an analysis of the projects as a group and is organized according to the various structures on inservice teacher education. Reviewed are the general trends in training, and…

Guidelines are presented by the National Association for Retarded Citizens to help state and local associations develop citizen advocacy programs. The manual's first section contains an overview of preparing for and conducting workshop training sessions, including a discussion of needed materials and equipment. The bulk of the document is composed…

Intended for coordinators of citizen advocacy programs for mentally retarded persons, the guidelines developed by the Association for Retarded Citizens provide an overview of training sequence and procedures, suggestions for two training sessions, and topics for followup activities. Listed are training objectives (including defining the role of…

The report focuses on recommended changes in existing federal, state, local, and private actions that support the existing University Affiliated Facilities (UAF) program, a national network of university affiliated interdisciplinary training programs for individuals working with mentally retarded and other developmentally disabled persons. An…

Part of the National Paralegal Institute's curriculum for short-term intensive training sessions for paralegals, or legal assistants, the document outlines the format for training sessions concerning: (1) initial training to examine the functions of the paralegal and stimulate commitment to the entire training program, (2) legal research, (3)…

Resources for planning adult education events are provided in this manual. Four major sections, with subdivisions, are presented: (1) Pre-meeting Preparation (the planning committee, goals and objectives, facilities and equipment, and leadership); (2) The Meeting (orientation and opening, working toward the objectives, people factors, and…

The booklet describes a functional approach to evaluation of instructional materials which resulted from Project CHILD, a research effort to validate identification, intervention, and teacher education programs for use with language disabled children. Explained is a summer training program for teachers in the evaluation of materials which stressed…

This booklet asserts that teacher retraining is directly linked to improving the teaching of reading and to basic education in general. It states that a successful in-service training program should have focus and vitality and should integrate a variety of training devices to meet the individual needs of the teachers. An effective program must…

This document is the Massachusetts Energy Extension Service training manual for Residential Energy Auditors. This manual is part of a four-week program to train persons to perform home energy audits and was developed under the Energy Conservation Analysis Project (ECAP) at the University of Massachusetts. The chapter titles include: (1) Project…