The results of a study conducted in Indiana of attitudes of counselor educators and guidance directors lends support to use of "counselor aides" in secondary school guidance services. While some school systems employ persons in a paraprofessional role, there appears to be little standardization in terms of their selection, training or use. (Author)

The Technology in Education Program, established in 1970, was purposed to help college teachers test the instructional uses of new communication technologies. Preliminary results have been encouraging, although there are problems in training opportunities, technology refinements, and software development. (LBH)

At the George Washington University School of Medicine a 52-hour course in emergency care was adapted for first-year medical students from an 81-hour program for training emergency medical technicians. (Author/LBH)

Although Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) pioneered in some aspects of skill training, it recognizes some distinct disadvantages in making that approach the modus operandi of counselling. Both the advantages and the disadvantages of a skill-training approach are discussed in order to clarify RET's position on the topic. (Author)

This research explores training of development in discrimination and communication skills in counselor trainees. It is concluded that trainees may improve their communication skills; improvement of discrimination skills was not demonstrated. (MFD)

Discusses the strengths and limitations of television as a training device for business and industry. Notes that the effectiveness of television depends upon factors such as how closely the program content is related to specific training objectives, the characteristics of the trainees, and how well the instructor integrates the television…

A training program for managers in the State University System of Florida was developed, implemented, and evaluated, with focus on collective bargaining at the nine state universities. An efficient model for collective bargaining training evolved that includes development of approach, specific content areas, and use of consultants. (LBH)

Presents a theoretical model of the classroom by placing the model in historical perspective and discussing its implications for training professionals such as teachers, counselors and others to work within the model and to influence subsequent direction of the educational process. (Author/AM)

Presents the objectives and philosophy, qualities of trainer and trainees, procedures and methodology, and evaluation techniques necessary for an effective writing skills program within a business organization. (RL)

The skills of interns in obtaining body fluids for analysis were observed after six months of a categorical internal medicine program. The results suggest that training in the proper technique in lumbar puncture in medical schools is inadequate. Recommendations for improvement are offered. (LBH)

This research looks at the effects of laboratory training on self concept. The gestalt and encounter approaches are employed to test the amount of self concept change possible in group experiences. (YRJ)

A father who seeks custody faces unique problems which the mother does not face because of her personal familiarity with the children, their needs and activities. Educating the father to fulfill these needs and to develop proper parenting skills is the role of the marriage and family counselor. (Author)

Describes a four-stage process that supervisors can use to help teachers compare "what they preach" with "what they practice" through use of videotape equipment. (JG)

As clear alternatives to the university programs, college programs are short, career and practice-oriented and there is some emphasis placed on personal growth and theory in their design. (Author)