Because of the duration and magnitude of this overall project, maintaining inter-rater reliability presented several problems. Since the study was designed to compare teacher behavior across a three-year time span, it was necessary to maintain reliability across that time period. The use of student raters posed additional problems of mobility and…

A study was conducted in an effort to demonstrate the potential usefulness and versatility of immediate feedback for direct teacher training. Subjects were two fourth grade teachers who wore electronic earphone speakers in their social studies classes. One, with 12 years experience, taught geography to each class separately in daily 30-minute…

The design, development, and evaluation of an integrated Computer-Directed Training Subsystem (CDTS) for the Air Force Phase II Base Level System is described in this report. The development and evaluation of a course to train computer operators of the Air Force Phase II Base Level System under CDTS control is also described. Detailed test results…

This Self Enhancing Education (SEE) trainng handbook gives suggestions for a 10 unit program. The training involves an introductory course of 30 hours, an advanced course of 30 hours, and a leaders course of 40 hours. Caution is given to the leader to allow the participants to commit themselves to SEE rather than the leader committing them, for…

A technical data file concerned with the technology of Instructional System Development suitable for a variety of users was developed. The file was prepared in a way amenable to later computerized storage and retrieval. General information sources and indexes of highly probable relevance were reviewed with key words and relevant specialty journals…

A model for the systematic generation of verbal instructional cues is presented. The model utilizes a task analytic procedure referred to as "Maneuver Analysis," which is outlined and applied to the maneuver Vertical S-A. The cues generated on this basis are compared to current operational cues as found in "How to Fly" manuals,…

U.S. Army service schools have been responsible for providing instructional reference materials to training managers of the Active Army and Reserve Components for many years. Regardless of what the service schools did however, it was apparent that far too many of those in charge of training were not aware of the assistance available to them.…

This publication is concerned with two major questions: What does the paraprofessional do? and How should a paraprofessional be trained? The duties of the paraprofessional are described as clerical, monitorial, and reinforcing of instruction, and these tasks may be either non-interacting (performed with things rather than persons), or interacting…

If human services in America are to become more responsive to the needs of the consumer, the training of the service worker will have to be radically transformed. Currently, the training of human service workers resembles that of prolonged apprenticeships. Teacher training, for example, requires general education and broad knowledge rather than…

Techniques are discussed for providing familiarization of aviation personnel with disorientation problems (dizziness). Procedures are spelled out in detail. Methods of modifying existing equipment as well as an evaluation of available commercial equipment, are presented. The techniques have been used with notable success both at the Civil…

Practical methods that may help the training officer in factories in the selection and training of operators are presented. Subjects discussed in this guide are: Selection; Where to Train; Skills Analysis Training; Training Manuals; Instructors; Records; Induction; Training of Special Groups; and Retraining. (DB)

This pamphlet provides brief training pointers for supervisors. It deals with such topics as the purposes of training, a few training techniques, the situations training will not remedy, and the training supervisors themselves need. (For related documents, see Ac 014 427-429.) (KM)

England is in the process of changing to the metric system of measurement. This manual was prepared to help in the metrication training of persons who are directly involved in manipulations of metric units in their jobs or who are required to work with them. A method of organizing and controlling the training is outlined which provides for…

The use and acceptance by Navy personnel of sixteen major training devices were studied in relation to: situational factors affecting training; simulation characteristics of the trainer; instructional characteristics of the trainers; reliability of the trainers; formal and informal communications regarding trainer capabilities, and level of…

"Machine controlled adaptive training is a promising concept. In adaptive training the task presented to the trainee varies as a function of how well he performs. In machine controlled training, adaptive logic performs a function analogous to that performed by a skilled operator." This study looks at the ways in which gain-effective time…