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Hughes, Chris; And Others – Studies in Continuing Education, 1992
An integrated approach to developing incidental trainers and teachers teaches learning-centered decision making for planning training and setting objectives. The learning model used for instructional design has five steps: be introduced to topic/skill, get to know it, try it, get feedback, apply it. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Educational Objectives, Instructional Design

Glogoff, Stuart; Flynn, James P. – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Discusses several factors that may improve staff training on integrated library systems, including the application of andragogic learning theory, using effective on-the-job training techniques, the selection of trainers based on competencies, and visible administrative support during all phases of the staff training project. (37 references)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adult Learning, Andragogy, Learning Theories

National Council on the Aging, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1982
This guide provides instructional materials and approaches for use by continuing educators, trainers, state units, area agencies on aging, or others responsible for staff development. Section I gives an overview of the mutual needs and responsibilities of adults with learning needs and those who assist them to meet those needs. Section II assists…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Aging (Individuals)
Ngok, Lee; Lam, Agnes – 1994
This book, which is based on several first-hand studies, provides an overview of professional and continuing education in Hong Kong and examines selected issues in the field. The following chapters are included: "Preface" (Lee Ngok, Agnes Lam); "Introduction" (Lee Ngok, Agnes Lam); "The Role of Government in Human Resource…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Consortia