A study of the long-range effects of high-intensity training (HIT) was conducted in 13 different programs in eight companies in Baltimore. A total of 99 HIT trainees were interviewed three months after completing the training. After three months the trainees were examined for higher salaries and higher skill levels. HIT appeared to have a positive…

The report describes the development and evaluation of a Tactical Air Command (TAC) C-130E transitional aircrew training program based on a systems approach. The systems approach to training emphasizes the importance of specifying objectives derived from a task analysis of the aircrew member's job. A training program was prepared to develop…

The two experiments reported are part of a series evaluating effects of display parameters, task variables, and operator perceptual limitations on ability of Night Vision Device operators to process visual information quickly and accurately. For untrained observers, target brightness requirements were higher for identification than for detection,…

Two studies were specifically designed to test the effect which leadership training and experience would have on the performance of relationship-motivated and task-motivated leaders. In the first study it was predicted that task-relevant training and experience would make the situation more favorable in the task-structure dimension. Subjects were…

Two current instructional research efforts relating to the problem of an individual student's learning and personal needs are reported. Characteristics of individualized instruction (e.g., terminal course objectives, remedial materials, measurement procedures), administrative constraints (e.g., fixed time, cost of equipment, lack of skilled…

This bibliography of HumRRO publications has been compiled to provide as complete information as is feasible about that organization's research publications and products. The bibliography has been organized into three main parts, the first of which is the list of FY 1971 items. Part I also includes a supplementary listing of publications and…

The purposes of this study were (1) to develop a requester-to-system Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) interface with a batch processing information retrieval system, (2) to compare users' satisfaction with retrieval services between the experimental CAI training approach and the traditional person-to-person negotiation process, and (3) to test…

As a result of general dissatisfaction with traditional counseling methodologies, this manual was developed to present resource materials for the group counselor to employ in teaching specific job required behavioral competencies to hard-to-employ trainees. It presents lesson plans and prescribed group counseling interventions. (Author)

Rape crisis counseling at the New Orleans Y.W.C.A. is provided on a 24 hour basis by a staff of two professionals and 30 volunteers who counsel persons calling the rape crisis line. The caller's confidentiality is strictly maintained. In approximately 36% of the calls which involve crimes not reported to the police, callers are encouraged but…

Training needs analysis, training program planning, pilot sessions and their evaluation, and follow through sessions on a continuing basis are examined, using an approach applicable to an outside or inside trainer. (LH)

An adaptation of the "Action Maze"--a problem situation requiring manager trainees to choose between alternative courses of action, each of which leads to a new situation with new alternatives--is proposed for training counselors. Advantages and limitations of this adaptation, are enumerated and a sample Maze is included. (Author)

In light of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L. 94-142), the article explores some training alternatives for both parents and professionals who are involved in the process of developing individualized education programs for handicapped children. (DLS)

Describes the teaching program for bibliographic retrieval systems at UCLA which provides for discussion and demonstration of online retrieval techniques in the basic courses and advanced search training in a separate course using a specially prepared training manual. (CWM)

Suggests use of questions as instructional tools. Provides guidelines for devising effective questions and handling responses to questions. To evaluate the program, the author advises the trainer to consider content, methods, presentation, time, and atmosphere. Also reviews self-evaluation techniques and forms. (CSS)

In order to teach well, student teachers must learn to put theories and philosophies of education into practice, rather than learning to "go through the motions" of teaching. This is especially true in the Caribbean, where few student teachers understand the dynamics of learning or their own role in the learning process. (WI)