The revised annotated bibliography contains abstracts of 345 documents published between January 1960 and March 1968 on specific instructional methods and techniques for groups and individuals. Among methods included are: job instruction, apprenticeship, demonstration, coaching, internship, correspondence and independent study, programed…

The book is intended as a relevant teaching tool for schools, churches, and other social agencies interested in upgrading the service occupations. It was developed from the experience of the Household Employment Association for Reevaluation and Training (HEART) in developing such a program into a non-profit, licensed, private trade school which…

To improve selection and training at both Bachelor's and Master's levels, an evaluation study of the alumni of the College of Education was undertaken. Alumni were sent questionnaires to ascertain their feelings about their training, and a rating scale was sent to the principals of schools where alumni were teaching (see TM 001 301 for sample).…

"Hippies" were questioned about drug usage, personal background, and attitudes. It is suggested that the "hippie" movement is primarily a symptom of alienation from the dominant values of society, although the nature of the sample precludes firm generalization. (DG)

The report gives an account of a research and development project on Language Assistant Training. It shows the place of the Year Abroad in Modern Languages Degrees, and the need for training of English Language Assistants. After detailing the preparatory arrangements and timetable of a fieldwork visit to French schools to observe and record…

This document provides data from the new Workplace and Employee Survey (WES) conducted by Statistics Canada with the support of Human Resources Development Canada. The survey consists of two components: (1) a workplace survey on the adoption of technologies, organizational change, training and other human resource practices, business strategies,…

The Asian Business Council surveyed 40 large Asian businesses on training strategies, emerging skill shortages, government investment in training, and the quality of the education and training sector. Of the 25 businesses that responded, 23 had their head office in Asia and all but 3 had more than 500 employees. Although the responding businesses…

This study identifies opportunities in three Mediterranean countries Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan, for improving the support available for management and entrepreneurial development to stimulate growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). After an executive summary, Part 1 provides an analysis of the situation across the three countries,…

Comparison of company practices regarding continuing training of employees shows great diversity among the 15 European Union member states. In 11 countries, over 70 percent of companies are "training involved" (TICs). South European countries have a low percentage of TICs; the proportion of TICs in north European countries is over 80…

This document contains summaries of the presentations and discussions that were part of a conference on human resource development (HRD) research and practice across Europe that focused on the theme of creativity and innovation in learning. The document begins with summaries of the following presentations: "Introduction" (Jim Stewart);…

This report discusses the outcomes of a New Jersey program designed to implement a responsible model for including students with disabilities into general education sixth, seventh, and eight grade classrooms. A major element of the "Toward Inclusive Education" (TIE) project included an intensive 2-week inservice program provided during…

Examines the effects of cultural influences on social behaviors of children from diverse backgrounds and suggests practical applications for developing and implementing social skills training programs for these children and their parents. It defines "social skills" and provides charts of behavioral characteristics for students with…

This article describes a train-the-trainers course that provided training in sound instructional strategies to 10 assistive technology specialists who work with people who are visually impaired. Topics included conducting assessments, writing training proposals, developing the curriculum, planning lessons, and analyzing learning styles. All…

A University of London (England) study investigated attitudes of 282 graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) concerning teaching skill instruction they receive. Pre-workshop surveys over three years found a consistent pattern of anxieties and problems. Workshops were provided to address these concerns. The workshops used brainstorming, simulation,…

Outlines the various steps involved in the process of modernizing the information storage and retrieval systems within the library of the Northwest Frontier Province Agricultural University (NWFP AU) in Peshawar, Pakistan. Implementation of services for faculty, students, and provincial agricultural scientists is discussed, and staff training is…