In this article on Sweden's very comprehensive labor market training scheme, the author provides a description of an approach to vocational training that is part of broader welfare state policies designed to maintain high levels of employment through state intervention in the market economy. (Editor/CT)

Four experiments were conducted to evaluate a respite care training package. Effects of an instructional manual on acquisition of respite care skills were investigated and compared with a workshop approach. A simplified package was developed and found useable by respite care personnel. (CL)

This article focuses on three aspects of kinesiology: training principles, technique, and class design as they relate to injury prevention. Recommendations for prevention of some common dance injuries are offered. (MT)

Provides nine suggestions for those interested in technical training by videotape, including (1) make sure video is the right medium; (2) follow specific objectives; (3) get reliable feedback; (4) know what your client wants; (5) be creative; (6) write the script clearly; (7) use good narrators and actors; (8) plan and organize compulsively; and…

Describes various programs of the British Manpower Services Commission: Special Measures, Training Opportunities Scheme, Open Tech Program, Girl Technician Scheme, Technical and Vocational Education Initiative, Youth Training Scheme, and plans for a management training program. (CT)

Examines, compares, and contrasts New Zealand and Australian model programs of outdoor leadership development based upon the British Mountain Leadership Certificate System. Offers ideas on risk management and the issue of certification. (NEC)

Chronic psychiatric patients (N=7) who were enrolled in a partial-hospitalization program and had difficulty solving interpersonal problems received group skills training. Multiple-baseline design demonstrated training effectiveness through improved problem solving on trained situations and through skill generalization to novel, untrained…

Describes three formats of a 15-hour training program for human service practitioners, who learned to maintain older persons at home using behavioral methods. Findings revealed significantly improved knowledge of gerontological information, practice skills, and relevant behavioral principles. All three formats produced significant outcomes. (BH)

A sensory extinction procedure (white noise programed through earphones) substantially reduced the stereotypic vocalization of two autistic children (9 years old) but had little practical effect on the clapping and object-dropping responses. (Author/CL)

An assertiveness training program specifically developed for mentally retarded adults was used to train 128 participants from four rehabilitation centers. Results demonstrated improvement in assertive behaviors and some relationship between internal locus of control and increased assertiveness skills. (Author/CL)

The author presents suggestions concerning the use of video in training programs. Suggestions involve viewing angles, use of humor or animation, models, subtitles and repetition, note taking, feedback, number of viewers, visual and auditory distractions, and use of data. (CT)

Provides a description of a workshop intended to diffuse resistance and help prepare staff for technological innovations. (Author)

Evaluated the impact of two procedures used to train cross-cultural counselors: pro-counselor or anti-counselor triad models. Results indicated that participants in the anti-counselor version experienced greater negativity, but objective ratings of counselor attractiveness, trustworthiness, expertness, and response effectiveness showed no…

Discusses various aspects of ethics in business: recent trends in business, definitions of ethics, ways of applying the Golden Rule, management's role, educating people to think about ethics differently, beyond ethics training, making standards clear and sticking to them, and the belief that people want to do the right thing. (CT)

An 18-year-old youth placed in a residential state mental health facility because of social skills deficits participated in treatment over a 48-day period in which the student was observed in four settings. Results suggest that the skills taught--greetings and thanking behavior--were maintained and generalized to three natural settings. (Author/CL)