Describes a model project developed to teach effective coping skills to the aged. Lists objectives of the program workshops and describes approaches to coping with stress due to life transitions. (Author/RC)

Outlines ten steps that could be incorporated into training efforts to help new board members learn the ins and outs of school business. (WD)

Relates the experience of a successful training program sponsored by business for the economically disadvantaged. Discusses needs of the trainee, the company's training experience, goal-directed group counseling, placement, youth programs, and program results. A flow chart is supplied, outlining the company's comprehensive training model. (CT)

Meeting course objectives, providing examples, presenting organized lessons, and teaching principles seemed to influence a student's willingness to reinvest time. Thus training was offered before the succeeding semester. Results of the semester indicated that the somewhat abbreviated training agenda was adequate. (Author)

The article reviews cognitive training for modifying social behaviors among handicapped children. The use of self-evaluation/instruction strategies is explored including such areas as locus of control and generalization and maintenance of appropriate behaviors. (PHR)

Two procedures were used to compare the effects of differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) and differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) on self-injurious behavior (SIB) of three profoundly retarded head bangers (ages 8 and 24 years) in a multiple schedule within-subjects design. (Author/PHR)

Self-induced vomiting in a severely retarded visually impaired adult was reduced by consistent application of restitutional overcorrective strategy. (Author/CL)

Examined the generalization effects of three methods of counselor training: cognitive-behavioral (CB), behavioral (B), and programed learning (PL). The CB group was more empathic at posttraining and demonstrated better communication skills than the PL group at follow-up. (Author)

This description of recent developments in the Multinational Project in Educational Technology of the Organization of American States is based on a follow-up study of over 300 graduates of postgraduate courses. Seven references are listed. (CHC)

Describes the application of teleconferencing and videotape in a regional inter-university series of training programs for students studying developmental disabilities. Five references are cited. (FM)

The concept of citizen governance has been implemented with marginal success. This paper presents an orientation and training program for citizen boards aimed at raising their competence in certain key areas including policy planning, program evaluation, public relations, organizational management and fund-raising. (Author)

Suggests an approach for improving international training programs which aims at ensuring that training is both relevant and effectively utilized. The approach consists of a series of steps to be taken by the program organization and the training institution in collaboratively organizing a training program. (CT)

Agencies which accept a responsibility for sharing in the training process need to be prepared to make the necessary adjustments to their programing and internal organization, but above all, they need to prepare themselves effectively for adequate placement evaluation. (CT)

Compared the effects of memory and growth training groups on memory complaints, memory performance, and affective status in the community elderly. Results indicated that both training groups significantly reduced concerns about memory and resulted in improved memory performance. (Author)

The author defines self-instruction as any training method in which the trainee has control over the pace and to some extent the conditions of his learning. He discusses requirements for application of self-instructional methods: knowledge component isolation, material relevance, adaptable entry point, knowledge transfer exercises, feedback…