An integrated approach to technical training in developing countries includes five components: vocabulary selection, methodology selection, pretechnical English, on-the-job training, and quality assurance. Other important factors in international program design are assessment of student learning styles and consideration of cultural attitudes and…

Describes the cooperative engineering internship program of the University of Louisville's J. B. Speed Scientific School. The mandatory and highly organized program features preparation in technical communications, and mid-internship evaluations. (WB)

This paper considers how differences between groups in investment in on-the-job training (OJT) may affect secondary vocational program evaluations using single-period earnings. Utilizing the human capital model, a correction factor for OJT is derived and applied to Borus' data (Comparative Education Review, February 1977). (Author/SJL)

Disabled persons manage a program in San Diego, California, called "Able-Disabled Advocacy," which offers, with federal aid, work experience, counseling, and placement services to the area's disabled through experience in publishing a monthly magazine promoting opportunities for the disabled and through an on-the-job training project.…

Purpose of study was to assess validities of two general ability selection tests to predict job success. No evidence of differential validity related to race was found on either of the tests. (RW)

Uses hierarchical linear model to estimate the effects of three forms of human capital on employee salary in China: Formal education, employer-provided on-the-job training, and adult education. Finds, for example, that employees' experience in changing production technology and on-the-job training are positively associated with salary increases…

Data from 15 United Kingdom organizations highlighted best practices in developing entry workers: direct managers play a key role, coaching in learning by doing is essential, and networking with peers is valuable. Development is influenced by a mix of factors: mentoring, personnel practices, attitude, organizational culture, peer group, and…

Discusses the training skills, course content, and methodology needed to create a good business writing program for a company. (SR)

Describes the components of electronic performance support systems that are used for the provision of information, decision support, and training for on-the-job employees. Rationale for the use of performance support systems is discussed, design of the systems is considered, development and distribution are addressed, and future possibilities are…

A National Staff Development Council (NSDC) survey examined the status of staff development and staff developers in North America. This article summarizes data from 1,057 respondents focusing on identity of the field of staff development, resources for staff development, demographics of NSDC members, and the role of higher education. (SM)

The director of Northwestern University's Institute for the Learning Sciences describes software that creates simulated environments in which learners focus on skills rather than facts. Also addressed are learning motivation and learning style issues. (SK)

Studied the use of a problem-posing model in health education. The model based on the ideas of Paulo Freire is presented. Four innovative experiences of teaching-learning in environmental and occupational health and patient education are reported. Notes that the problem-posing model has the capability to transform health-education practice.…

Surveyed 50 experienced child care center directors about what training experiences most influenced their skill development. Found that directors often had to learn on the job; life experience strongly shapes performance; training opportunities were often outside the field; management training helps acting directors most; conferences are most…

Suggests an alternative to typical practices of new staff orientation: one week of paid orientation without direct responsibility for children so they can experience the program vision in action and practice assuming their role within it. Details strategies involved in this approach and encourages directors to calculate the cost of turnover in…

Informal workplace trainers help employees learn what they need to know and do in order to get their job done. Little is known about the actions of informal workplace trainers, who may be colleagues or supervisors. This study provides an empirical basis for actions undertaken by informal workplace trainers. A total of 350 Australian enterprises…