Findings, based on viewpoints and suggestions from New York Cooperative Extension administrative staff, regarding the personnel function now under the direction of Associate Director in charge of management and operations are summarized. On the basis of findings, suggestions for discussion and decision making regarding this function are given.…

The Manpower Development Service (MDS) of Utah State University designed workshop activities which were adapted to the situations and needs of attending local government officials. (Author/BP)

One specific area of industrial relations training is considered--that of meeting the implications of change as a result of the current theme of joint involvement in proposed industrial relations legislation. This will demand new approaches for industry in England. (Author/BP)

The urban Teachers Corps has evolved into the Portal School Program, a vehicle for introducing innovative educational techniques which actually work with youngsters, into the mainstream of the school system. (Author/AM)

The problem of increasing costs in acquiring sales can be met by training salespeople to become more effective and productive. An accountability system for salespeople and sales managers is presented based on the return on investment management formula, a combination which considers responsibilities, objectives, and indicators. (EC)

The principles of participatory learning are reviewed in a self-examination. Once the reader has selected his answer to a question about teaching/learning, the author indicates which answer is the correct one, and why. Parallels are drawn between learning to play bridge and other types of learning situations. (AJ)

The technique of computer simulation applied to collective bargaining situations is presented in the setting of negotiations between library administration and staff (representing, respectively, management and labor union). The negotiation simulation exercise was developed for use in both college and industry. (MF)

This reveiw has two aims; the first is to assess adaptive training as a method for teaching control skills, and the second is to establish a conceptual framework that will allow a detailed analysis of adaptive manipulations and their influence on skill acquisition. The major studies in adaptive training research are described and evaluated.…

Defines cognitive style mapping as a technique to determine how an individual learns or formulates concepts. Advocates mapping be used to analyze, diagnose, and prescribe instruction for personalized training programs. Displays styles and examples of cognitive mapping and presents a guide for map symbols/meanings. Provides assumptions for…

The study investigated the effect of information responsiveness in relation to training in feedback utilization on discrimination learning among 77 preschool children (ages four and five years). (Author/PHR)

The article presents techniques to improve the use of observers in group training activities where participants observe the exercises and provide feedback to the group. Four figures give guidelines for using materials and procedures with these techniques. (MF)

Describes in-service training in behavior modification techniques taught by a Caucasian social worker to Filipino immigrants operating boarding and care homes for ex-mental patients. Techniques used increase the psychosocial functioning of residents in these homes. (Author)

Two issues relevant to competency-based teacher training were investigated with 13 elementary teachers--the specification of acceptable implementation levels for validated techniques and the necessity and feasibility of providing training on those techniques. (Author)

Some forecasts about the conditions and requirements that trainers will face in the 1980s are discussed. As increased knowledge does not assure increased ability to perform, trainers should emphasize competency development instead of knowledge transmission. Other trends mentioned are adult learning, diversified delivery systems, and work…

Using the training of personnel in mental hospitals as an example, it is argued that macro administrative issues have to be addressed to make training effective, efficient, and possible. Issues discussed include employee turnover, the role of training in accreditation, and training and malpractice. (JEG)