With a revised protocol for interviewing new tutors, Wawasan Open University (WOU) has continued its tutor training program for the second semester of operations. Having experienced working with the first cohort of tutors for semester 1, year 2007 it is evident that we have more confidence and appreciation for tutor training to support WOU's…

This paper explores the influence of poverty relief and educational aid on the development of normal university students in their specialty; in particular, it focuses on its influence on their teaching internship, their study of professional courses, and the formation of professional ethics. The implementation of poverty relief and educational…

The skills necessary for the training of technical staff during their training and education vary according to the viewpoint of the employees. Like the nature of the industry, the skills of the staff are evolving continuously. The conformity of training institutions to this evolution is always among current issues; however, the implementation is…

This review synthesizes the empirical literature (1976-2006) focusing on teaching personal safety skills to persons with intellectual disabilities. Thirty-six investigations were identified which provided information on six areas of instruction: (a) pedestrian/street crossing safety; (b) home accident prevention; (c) application of first aid…

This paper examines the underlying assumptions that competency-based frameworks are based upon in relation to leadership development. It examines the impetus for this framework becoming the prevailing theoretical base for developing leaders and tracks the historical path to this phenomenon. Research suggests that a competency-based framework may…

Culture, persuasion and language are closely intertwined in intercultural business communication. Hence it is important to study language and persuasion and solicit professional members' views about how effective communication is situated in different cultural contexts. This paper aims to report findings on differences in expectations for good…

As the importance of information literacy has gained increased recognition, so too have academic library professionals intensified their efforts to champion, activate, and advance these capabilities in others. To date, however, little attention has focused on advancing these essential competencies amongst practitioner advocates. This paper helps…

Randomly assigned 12 amnesiac patients to either an experimental memory training program or to a control program of nonspecific activation. The control group showed the same level of improvement on most measures, and both groups improved significantly on outcome measures that assessed generalization of memory skills. (Author/MCF)

In a study in which two different instructor styles were identified, the Method in which the instructor talked less and related error correction to the different types of skill involved was found to be more effective. Bus driver instructors were the study's subjects. (AG)

Analyzes the various methods and media which may be utilized to attain the desired sales training goals. (AN)

Using a ring-tossing exercise the authors show how data can be gathered to show how group pressures alter behavior, how to go about setting realistic goals, and what factors go into goal setting; or to demonstrate the role of worker participation in goal setting. (NL)

Based on a development and planning guide for salesmen in the field and a manual for their managers, this sales training program has produced a 32 percent increase in sales. Sample pages are included. (LY)