A unique way of teaching is discussed. (CK)

"Practice on video tape helps students in medical history taking." (Editor)

Article from TRAINING TECHNOLOGY, v1 n1 pS29-S31, Sep 1969, a supplement to EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY.

Article from TRAINING TECHNOLOGY, v1 n1 pS32-S35, Sep 1969, a supplement to EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY.

A total of 48 subjects were assigned to training conditions involving opportunities for either individual or group practice on materials either identical to or different from those used during a pretest. Posttest evaluations revealed improvements for subjects trained individually or in groups, but significant improvement was found only among…

In a survey, psychotherapy and clinical fellows indicated that there was little agreement among them with regard to which books are helpful in training clinicians. A minority responded that no books were helpful. Books found most helpful (N=15) are referenced. (Author)

The study involving three mentally retarded children (7 to 10 years old) compared the effectiveness of preventing incorrect responses with allowing trial and error responses to a set of verbal instructions. Data provided further evidence for the notion of errorless discrimination learning. (SB)

Creative training and development of creative problem-solving skills for employees is vital if a business is to grow and flourish in the 80s. Trainers should allow course participants to learn creative problem solving as well as permit training to be the catalyst for changing employee attitudes. (JOW)

Describes a strategy-based learner-controlled instruction model. Strategies involve predetermining training results; recognizing the prior experiences of employees; using the real work world in training; evaluating actual performance; providing immediate and continuous feedback to employees; self-paced training; and self-managed training. (CT)

Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of videodisc compared to other media, cost compared to other hardware/software costs, and the cost effectiveness of using videodisc in training. (JOW)

Two different approaches to measuring the results of training programs are described: (1) direct results measurement and (2) measuring results retrospectively. A sample mail survey to measure utilization of training is included. (CT)

Discusses why measuring behavior change is an effective way to project how the training program is contributing to the objectives of the organization and reducing operating costs. (CT)

The author presents notes taken from several talks by Malcolm Knowles. Topics include major forces affecting education; administrative involvement in training; and the use of functional work groups. (CT)