Highly skilled ropejumpers can maintain their exercise intensity by varying their jumping technique. Research on heart rate responses and aerobic requirements of different jumping techniques is discussed. Methodology and data are reported. (Author/JL)

Explores some issues of adult learning, concentrating on three areas: (1) the conditions under which adults are most likely to learn; (2) strategies that trainers can adopt to enable this to take place; and (3) implications for the training organization sponsor. (Author/JOW)

Evaluated interviewee skills training program in a field setting using a broad sample of interviewers (N=99), jobs, and candidates (N=298). Results indicated that class members responded positively to the program and demonstrated substantial learning. Found interviewer evaluations failed to distinguish between experimental groups, and no…

The author discusses the use of videoconferencing as a training tool. Topics covered include determining when videoconferencing is appropriate, selecting a vendor, and planning the program. He provides recommendations for setting the agenda, preparing the trainers, and planning for questions and breaks. (CH)

Two tasks are necessary for successful practice in school psychology: (1) to educate school psychologists to provide state-of-the-art psychological services; and (2) to teach psychologists to change their work environments to support comprehensive psychological services. Domains of knowledge, programmatic considerations, and practical guidelines…

Describes a keyboarding course based on the Donnelly method. The course was taught on a community college campus to children ages 8 to 13. (CH)

Questions and answers from the book "Guidelines for Robotics Program Development" are presented, addressing some of the major issues confronted by the person setting the direction for a robotics training program. (CT)

A study was made to determine if a combination of functional isometrics and standard isotonic training would be superior to a standard isotonic program in an instructional setting. The results provide support for functional isometrics as an enhancement where achievement of maximum strength is the goal. (Author/MT)

The importance of comparison and message-formulation skills in referential communication was studied with severely mentally retarded children. Results indicated that combined comparison and message training produced higher communication accuracy than comparison training alone. Comparison training, however, increased subjects' accuracy of…

A young adult with severe disabilities was taught to initiate, sustain, and terminate an Atari video game. A multiple probe design across these three skills clusters was used to validate the instructional package. Instruction consisted of total task presentation with teacher praise for correct task step performance and a gradually increased…

Evaluated an assertion training package for adolescents (N=58). Students who received the assertion training treatment significantly improved their ratings on the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale both at termination and at one-month follow-up. No effects were found on a locus of control scale or an anxiety scale. (JAC)

Specific auditory and visual memory training (15 minute sessions for 25 days) resulted in significant improvements in 42 kindergarteners' ability to retain stimuli. (CL)

This article identifies three types of training--cognitive, psychomotor, and affective--and states that a training which ignores one of these types of training may be deficient. The author cites an unfortunate parachuting program that neglected to include psychomotor skills. (JB)

Describes levels of interactive video instruction and advantages of videotape and videodisc, and gives tips on program development. (SK)

Describes a program designed to train advanced family therapists in the conceptual and technical skills of family therapy supervision. Elaborates upon the content, overall organization, and contextual influences in the complex enterprise of training family therapy supervisors in a program that emphasizes the live observation of the…