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Curriculum Review, 2009
A common complaint of employers of entry-level workers is that those workers have no understanding of how to work as a member of a team. Cooperative learning is a step in that direction. Working together toward a common goal is an admirable quest: however, within this system the wayward student occasionally is allowed to "coast" while the…
Descriptors: Entry Workers, Cooperative Learning, Reference Materials, Teaching Methods
Nelson, Wayne A.; Wellings, Paula; Palumbo, David; Gupton, Christine – 2001
In a project designed to provide training for entry-level job skills in high tech industries, a combination of narrative and technology was employed to aid learners in developing the necessary soft skills (dependability, responsibility, listening comprehension, collaboration, et cetera) sought by employers. The EnterTech Project brought together a…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Entry Workers
Allentown Literacy Council, PA. – 1991
A pilot project demonstrated that cooperative training programs are effective and cost efficient for small businesses. Common entry-level reading and thinking tasks were identified in a variety of occupational areas. Five growing occupational areas were identified: industrial/machine operator; health care; food preparation; hotel/hospitality; and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Cooperative Programs, Education Work Relationship