Reports the findings of a study that evaluated an academic course designed to increase the interpersonal effectiveness of resident assistants (RAs). Course-trained resident assistants were perceived by students to be significantly more competent than noncourse-trained RAs. (Author)

Counselors, enrolled in supervised counseling practica, participated in a study to assess subjective and physiological anxiety responses to counseling under different stimulus conditions. Tape-recording and supervisory evaluation did not increase the anxiety levels of participants. (Author)

Thirty-nine fourth grade children exposed to a haptic (active touch) match-to-sample task made significantly fewer post-test errors, relative to control subjects, on a visual problem-soving task. (Author/PHR)

The author proposes affection training as an alternative to sexual reorientation for homosexuals. This training emphasizes the expansion of behavioral repertories rather than the sexual preference of an individual. Presented at the annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, San Francisco, 13 December 1975. (Author)

While need for drug education in the lower grades of elementary school is recognized, K-3 elementary school teachers are not properly trained or qualified to teach this subject. To start improving the training and adequacy of these K-3 elementary school teachers for drug education, a study was conducted. (Author)

The authors describe their assertive training workshops and seminars which they began as directors of Applied Potential, a counseling service for women. Assertive training is presented as a confidence-building technique for adult clients. (Author/HLM)

This study investigated relationship of a graduate course in group counseling, number of hours completed in counselor education, and sex to the empathic understanding of trainees. The level of empathic understanding of the higher group was less than the level considered to be the minimum for effective counseling. (Author)

Development of an air traffic control (ATC) training course at Tartu Aviation College in Estonia had to start at ground zero, creating new rules and regulations for ATC, writing special study materials, building simulators, and finding enough applicants with sufficient English skills. (SK)

A 1996 survey of U.S. and Canadian lifeguards examined their behaviors, training, and abilities. The data revealed that lifeguards did not always follow many of the acceptable or established standards in the field. Though lifeguards felt well trained, 100 of 2,281 did not feel confident about making a water rescue. (SM)

Addresses the theory that there is an oversupply of Ph.D. scientists in the United States. Suggests that the physiology field assess graduate training and make proposals for curriculum change. Develops viewpoint that universities probably should not significantly decrease the overall training effort but rather change curriculum to prepare students…

Investigates the use of a skill-based training curriculum as it relates to group counselor education. A pilot study is presented that uses three basic elements of group counselor training: didactic, observational, and experiential. The pilot study suggests how group interventions might be taught using a microcounseling-type skill-based approach.…

Describes a set of computerized tools that support the instructional design and evaluation of competency-based training programs. Discusses authentic whole-task practice situations; the 4C/ID* methodology; an evaluation tool that supports the subsequent revision of the competency-based training design; and future plans. (Author/LRW)

Israel's Ministry of Education has trouble mobilizing highly qualified teachers for the principalship. This article describes the Retraining Military Officers as Principals project, which prepares principals from a different group. Military officers are used to working within a hierarchy for a national mission, have not experienced burnout, and…

Describes a model for training rural librarians in the use of information resources available on the Internet and reports on a study to assess the impact of the model on implementing and promoting Internet resources. Findings suggest that the model was effective in empowering librarians to act as change agents. The questionnaire is appended.…

Discussion of instructional design strategies focuses on principles to create faster, cheaper, and better strategies by using unconventional methods. Presents six case studies that show how training objectives were met and discusses basic principles of training design activities compared to traditional instructional systems design, including a…