The author contends that in order to change teacher classroom behavior, the thought processes of the teacher (while teaching) must be made conscious and be altered through in-service training. (JKS)

Describes a study conducted to identify whether higher education is responsive to the private sector training market. Findings include that miscommunication between higher education and industry regarding primary training areas acts as a barrier to the success of this mutually beneficial relationship. (10 citations) (YKH)

Discusses the importance of choosing the right media for environmental compliance training to ensure better trained employees and a more cost-effective compliance program. Compares various training media such as mail-outs, video-based training, computer-based training, classroom training, and drills and exercises with regard to cost per employee,…

Describes how instructional designers develop cost-effective training by performing an "up-front-analysis": needs assessment, audience analysis, and task analysis. The task analysis specifies the knowledge or skills to be taught and determines performance objectives, teaching strategies, and instructional materials. (PEN)

Discusses current views on problem solving in the workplace, and identifies five areas for consideration: (1) knowledge representation; (2) verbally teaching strategy components of the skill--versus the learner acquiring it inductively through practice; (3) the principles of teaching procedures; (4) how to construct simulations; and (5) weighing…

Examined how career officers view interviewing, the factors that lead them to vary their interview style, and how they modify their approach with experience. Results indicate that career officers adapted their interview styles largely in response to client needs. A training course produced a limited but enduring effect on interview style. (RJM)

Discusses modular strategies for integrating academic and vocational education, such as those advocated in proposals for a unified system of postcompulsory education and training. Focuses on the "aggregative" strategy allowing students to combine academic and vocation modules in programs matching their individual needs and circumstances.…

Discusses methods by which small businesses can plan and implement training for their employees to meet government mandated environmental regulations. Suggested steps include assessing the company's needs, choosing options to meet training requirements, and examining cost effectiveness. (MDH)

Discusses the development of a national accreditation scheme for volunteer assessors in the expeditions section of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program for young people. Stages of accreditation include wild country experience, introductory learning and preparation, accreditation weekend, and induction assessments. Performance criteria are…

Presents suggestions and benefits of training programs that extend beyond government regulations for hazardous waste management training procedures. Discusses requirements, environmental concerns, identifying employees for training, administrative details that support training needs, and evaluations. (MCO)

Describes a method used to enable business or organizational leaders to commit to and be accountable for training programs designed for employees or group members. The key ingredients in the development of a charter and an accountability plan are briefly described, and the application of the approach to a large manufacturing plant is discussed.…

Hong Kong went through a battle with a new respiratory disease, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), from March to June 2003. All clinical settings, including rehabilitative and infirmary setting, have actively involved in fighting against the infection. The intent of this paper was to reflect on the SARS precautionary measures that had been…

The literature on training evaluation and evidence from a number of employers who are actually undertaking some training evaluation activities were reviewed and synthesized into a cyclical model for evaluating training. First, the following direct benefits of evaluating training were identified: quality control; efficient training design; enhanced…

In a discussion on amplified objectives in language evaluation, this paper delineates various strands of contextual input that constitute the design of a language program. Philosophical, sociocultural, and psychological aspects are included. Amplified objectives are discussed in the context of domain-referenced language testing and program…

The Counselor Education Department at the University of Houston has developed an effective training program for counselor education at the graduate level. The goals of increasing self exploration and interpersonal effectiveness are achieved through the following experiences: a retreat, psychological assessment, modular learning, and videotape…