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Rackham, Neil – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Knowledge can be taught effectively in the classroom, but skills can best be learned by on-the-job coaching. Coaching is a cost-effective way to reinforce new behaviors and skills until the skill feels more natural and begins to result in better performance. (SK)
Descriptors: Job Skills, On the Job Training, Postsecondary Education, Reinforcement
Ogranovitch, Serge – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Discusses the problems of foreigners learning to use complex equipment whose technology is formulated in English. "Pre-technical English" has been developed to implement international training programs. A major problem is the difference in learning processes among countries. The author suggests a program outline, including design and…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Differences, English Curriculum, On the Job Training
Newstrom, John W.; Lilyquist, John M. – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Presents a contingency model for decision making with regard to needs analysis methods. Focus is on 12 methods with brief discussion of their defining characteristics and some operational guidelines for their use. (JOW)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Attitude Measures, Behavioral Science Research, Educational Needs
