Proposes a comprehensive approach for continuing education for social workers. This ecological model takes into account critical staff participation at various levels as well as important phases of the staff development process. (JAC)

Ways to encourage student involvement in the learning process are suggested. These include writing activities, sub-group activities, discussion of questions given &y the class, and participation during a film presentation through fulfillment of specific objectives. (EC)

A method for developing skills among trainers working with small groups focuses on the following areas of trainer skill development: content, design, methods, leadership, participation, adult learning, visuals, and time. Variations to the method are suggested, and the strengths and weaknesses of the process are discussed. (EC)

This paper focuses on integrating "educational" and "training" approaches in the Communication Training and Development classroom. The paper discusses distinctions between the two approaches and the implications for instructors of the course. It offers 10 concrete suggestions for navigating between communication…

Article discusses the influence of technology on classroom environment and training techniques 10 years ago, today, and 10 years hence. (GB)

Article discusses ways to improve supervisory performance through adult education and better training techniques. (MM)

Three sorts of training are required -- practical experience, deepened self-knowledge, and conceptual understanding. (Author)

The author describes how a retail chain used videotape to teach a new inventory method." (Editor/AK)

A brief description of a "program which encourages graduates to learn and then practice medicine in the community. The...project deals with training community physicians who will then teach the medical students." (Editor/AK)

For the first time in the history of Japanese theatre, a training program has been developed to prepare young men outside the kabuki families for careers in this very rigorous and demanding form of theatre. (Author)

A new idea is one that has more than two or three meetings. This is the multisession workshop. Effective training can be accomplished in this way. (MR)