University training programs for Peace Corps Volunteers have not been successful, due to the lack of definite prescriptions by the Peace Corps and of creative programing by the universities; but Samoa I, II, and III, run by the University of Hawaii, have developed a new approach which seems successful. Samoa I, based on Area Studies and Language…

The handbook provides a framework for planning and conducting a cultural awareness training program for adult education personnel. There is consideration of the problems of: training goals and objectives; design of the instructional program; determination of physical requirements; coordination with administration, personnel, and budget;…

Current activities (33 work units and nine basic and exploratory research projects) in the Army's Fiscal Year 1971 human resources work program have been grouped into six major research areas: (1) individual training and performance (18% of the total effort), (2) group training and performance (four percent), (3) training for leadership, command,…

Provided in this guide are examples of specific methods and techniques to implement the training methodologies described in Part I of the Guidelines (see SO 002 456). Each of the five sections correspond to objectives presented in Part I. A) Planning and Preparing for a Program includes materials for collecting and organizing content; staff…

This guide is designed to help trainees plan, conduct, and evaluate workshops to assist others in providing cultural orientation (CO) programs for refugees. CO is seen as a continuous learning process, involving a two-way exchange of information and skills. Awareness is developed of: (1) differences and similarities in behavior, attitudes, and…