A teacher's decision to leave the classroom to become a staff development trainer has personal and professional effects. These issues are described. (Author/MT)

A George Washington University senior who attended the 25th Anniversary Conference of ASTD was struck by the absence of thought and time devoted to the problem of young people entering the work force. (NL)

Hardware is a tool that trainers use. Cassette Systems can be used very effectively for training. (MR)

The Professional Standards and Ethics Committee of the American Society for Training and Development has adopted the first code of ethics for the training and development profession. (EB)

A Train-The-Trainer program must include technique and skill training; but of greater improtance is having him become aware, accept his role of assisting the learning process and recognize that his real function is helping people grow. (Author/EB)

Describes facilitative training which recognizes that unidirectional imparting of knowledge is a limited view of training, and that involvement, accountability, and feedback are essential elements for effective learning. (Author/JOW)

Personnel trainers (n=371) identified 12 common problem areas of novice trainers: fear, credibility, personal experiences, difficult learners, participation, timing, adjusting instruction, questioning, feedback, using media/materials, opening and closing sessions, and depending on notes. Twenty expert trainers suggested solutions. (SK)

Discusses the development, distribution, and licensing of training products and services. Looks at legal ramifications; types of protection such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights; the need for a written agreement; license restrictions; and royalties. (JOW)

Reports on a survey of "Training" subscribers (n=2926) that found that trainers' salaries had risen sharply in 1996. Presents data about a variety of training positions in terms of location, number of employees, gross sales/assets, industry, sex, educational level, age, and years of experience. (JOW)

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, training managers cannot ignore the valuable resource represented by the motivated, talented, qualified applicant who happens to have a disability. (Author/JOW)

Looks at the practice of using employees from other departments as short-term trainers. Advantages include getting fresh ideas and perspectives, having real-life experiences, providing credibility for the training department, and providing links with other departments. The problems are people who do not want or know how to train, lack of knowledge…