The tutor training sessions at the University of Minnesota Technical College are outlined and an evaluation of the program is included. A bibliography of 38 print and 3 videotape resources for tutor training is also included. Appendixes contain the tutor and tutee handbooks and a study skills kit specifically designed for tutor training.…

Training older persons to use memory strategies and mnemonic techniques derived from an information processing model of memory has resulted in improvements in performance on specific tasks. Some studies have also shown that the elderly are less likely to use memory techniques than younger persons and that it is the use of techniques that best…

This guide is designed to assist those group leaders responsible for presenting consumer education and financial management classes or programs to client and community groups. The topical units address the following areas of concern: (1) observation of non-verbal behavior; (2) active listening; (3) clarification of clients' statements; (4) asking…

Secondary teacher education programs were surveyed in order to determine: (1) How widespread is the use of microteaching? (2) Where is microteaching found within the programs? (3) How are selected operational features of microteaching used? (4) With what frequency are selected operational features used? It was found that the number of secondary…

A report is given of a feasibility study in which several possible relationships between student, computer terminal, and electronic equipment were considered. The simplest of these configurations was set up and examined in terms of its feasibility for teaching the performance of fault localization on a Navy transceiver. An instructional program…

This book is written to give a better understanding of the principles of modern soccer to coaches and players. In nine chapters the following elements of the game are covered: (1) the development of systems; (2) the principles of attack; (3) the principles of defense; (4) training games; (5) strategies employed in restarts; (6) physical fitness…

This manual sets forth in detail the therapist behaviors necessary for effective application of this relaxation training technique. The materials presented are designed to provide therapists in many disciplines with the skills they need to train their clients in relaxation. A background to relaxation training is presented, and the basic procedures…

The first three chapters of this study on stage movement trace the emerging influence upon men of the theatre of "commedia," the Orient, and various psychologically-based therapies. The focus then shifts to what is currently being employed to train actors in this country. Using primary sources, eight schools (the Julliard School, the…

An investigation of the efficacy of covert negative reinforcement (Ascher and Cautela, 1972) was replicated. Thirty Ss were randomly assigned to one of three groups. Ss in the experimental group were trained to imagine a noxious scene, then to shift to the image of a ringing bell. During the test phase, the word "bell" was used to reinforce over-…

Scheduled for January 5-10, 1969, in Newark, New Jersey, this national training program is designed for 27 trainers community action workers from Office of Economic Opportunity funded multipurpose and urban training centers. Program content and objectives have been outlined for the following sessions: introduction (1 1/2 hours); establishing a…

A 4-week training program for the personnel of two federally supported child day-care centers in Tucson had behavior modification of teacher aides as its objective. It was felt that by their mere presence in the classroom, the aides had an effect on the children and should thus be trained in appropriate behavior patterns and reinforcement…

Objectives of a four-phase study were (1) the discovery of relevant tutoring techniques when upper-grade elementary students tutor first-grade children who are having difficulty with sentence equations; (2) the empirical validation of the specified tutoring techniques identified; (3) the development and validation of an instrument for assessing a…

Spontaneous and model-induced production of a valuational style of inquiry was studied in 128 third grade children. Provision of a favorable versus a neutral outcome-expectation, and sex of child failed to influence the results. All modeling groups displayed strong value-question increases over baseline which, without further tutelage, they…

A middle school corrective reading program utilizing paraprofessionals is described. From more than 100 applications, 24 individuals were selected to participate in the paraprofessional training program which considered the following areas of instruction: psychology, rapport, ethics, audiovisual aids, motivation, sequential reading skills, and…

This book contains the major papers presented at the 1965 symposium, each followed by a transcript of the group discussion which accompanied its presentations: (1) "The Role of the Foundational Studies in the Preparation of Teachers" by Harry S. Broudy, University of Illinois; (2) "The Science and Art of Educating Teachers" by…