An analysis of survey responses from a sample of orthopaedic physician's assistants on competency characteristics for their occupation is presented in this document. (Orthopaedic physician's assistant is one of seventeen occupation groups included in this research.) The competencies are reported in five categories: (1) those competencies selected…

An analysis of survey responses from a sample of respiratory therapists on competency characteristics for their occupation is presented in this document. (Respiratory therapist is one of seventeen occupation groups included in this research.) The competencies are reported in five categories: (1) those competencies selected by the respondents from…

Frequently assigned tasks performed by qualified respiratory therapy personnel are delineated in the document in such a manner that proficiency examinations within the profession can be prepared from them. Four distinct proficiency levels are identified and defined. Due to the fact that proficiency examinations will be assigned for them,…

"Classification: Purposes, Principles, Progress, Prospects" by Robert R. Sokal is reprinted in this document. It summarizes the principles of classification and cluster analysis in a manner which is of specific value to the Marine Corps Office of Manpower Utilization. Following the article is a 184 item bibliography on cluster analysis…

The standard covers nonsupervisory work involved in installation, test, repair, and maintenance of electric power plant and/or overhead and underground primary electrical distribution systems. These jobs require knowledge and application of electrical principles, procedures, materials, and safety standards governing work on electrical systems…

The primary objective of this study was to test the validity of the American Library Association policy statement on Library Education and Manpower by applying it to the tasks described in Phase I of the Illinois Task Analysis Project. (Available as ED 040 723.) A Model was to be developed in which the tasks would be arranged in accordance with…

Citations of 153 documents containing task inventories for 185 occupational areas/job titles are reported in this directory, which could be of use to curriculum developers, training directors, researchers, personnel officers, industrial engineers, and vocational teachers and administrators. The information was compiled from a review of documents…

Several new programs have been added to those of the Comprehensive Occupational Data Analysis Programs (CODAP), all oriented toward analyzing and manipulating information describing work tasks, rather than jobs or persons. REXALL analyzes the inter-rater agreement among judges concerning task-factor ratings. TSKFAC adds factor weight vectors to…

A task analysis approach to curriculum development provides a set of guidelines or educational requirements for recreation professionals based on student needs and specific work settings. A list of specific tasks that recreation personnel should be able to perform at six distinct educational levels is offered. (DF)

Discusses three task analysis techniques utilized at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station to review training programs: analysis of (1) job positions, (2) procedures, and (3) instructional presentations. All of these include task breakdown, relationship determination, and task restructuring. (MBR)

To prepare job instructions, these steps are helpful: (1) make a job analysis worksheet, (2) list procedures in steps, (3) list tools, equipment, and materials needed, determine needs for (4) scientific information (5) mathematics knowledge, (6) drawing knowledge, (7) trade terms knowledge, (8) materials knowledge, and (9) safety precaution…

The competency pattern and the task analysis are two approaches used to identify content that affects the distributive education curriculum. These and other research tools provide essential information about capabilities required for entrance into and persistence in careers at prescribed levels of distributive jobs. (Author)

The U.S. Civil Service Commission conducted three criterion-related validity studies for its PACE Test. Three occupations were examined using a specially designed supervisory rating form, job information test, and work sample. A computer analyzed task inventory was the keystone of the study. (Editor/SJL)

"In his commentary to our paper on the use of knowledge, skill, and ability statements in developing credentialing examinations (Wang, Schnipke, & Witt, 2005 )," Dr. LaDuca set forth his concerns while commending our paper for providing helpful insights into the importance of careful delineation of KSAs. We believe that there is little substantive…

Student motivation within the classrooms is a widely recognized problem and will remain so in the foreseeable future. Literature suggests that students' motivation for learning and performance can be enhanced by creating an appropriate classroom environment, which is again determined by the design of various structural characteristics of a course,…