In the USSR, the state has taken the initiative in helping young athletes resolve the difficulties in dividing their attention between education and sport. The organization of youth sport training demands and the structure and organization of sports boarding schools and specialist classes are described. (Author/DF)

This study examines recent manpower training evaluation studies to illustrate how local program managers can evaluate their programs for greater program effectiveness. An evaluation model was developed to assess the long-term impact of specific classroom and on-the-job training programs on selected participants. Guidelines for program planning are…

Staff were taught use of training and self-management skills through a sequence of written instructions, videotaped and live modeling, rehearsal, and videotaped feedback. Results indicated that staff learned to use the training skills appropriately and consistently, applied the skills in the generalization situations, and maintained skills with…

Describes a curriculum developed as part of the Rural Sanitation Manpower Development Project to train new professional- and technician-level environmental health workers. Modules containing information required to perform tasks of a health worker at different levels of expertise were developed as a basic component of the curriculum. (BC)

Eighteen mentally retarded adults were taught pedestrian skills using either classroom or community training procedures. Community training procedures resulted in significant improvement from pretest to posttest; however no significant change was seen in the classroom group. (Author/MC)

Explores various issues, trends, and topics related to the impact and role of educational technology (particularly computers) on teaching and learning. Areas considered include how computers should be used, uses of such devices as interactive video for adult training, and the potential of artificial intelligence. (JN)

Describes the need for increased computer-aided-design (CAD) training, and a symbiotic relationship between education and industry which could increase the supply of trained operators of CAD equipment. Industry problems (and how education can help) and education's problems (and how industry can help) are considered. (JN)

Reviews current organizational development and training practices in two articles of a special section. The first compares OD philosophy with McGregor's integrative approach. The second article discusses contributions OD practice can make to theory, including modifying existing theories, addressing new problems, and exploring the internal logic of…

Describes the use of Relaxation and Imagery Training (RIT) to aid in performance improvement. Illustrates the effectiveness of the technique for athletic and performing art teams with two case studies, and suggests that it might be useful with other clients to increase personal strengths. (JAC)

This article describes programs which have been effective in training history teaching assistants (TA's). Practical ideas and suggestions which history departments can implement for the professional development of TA's are included. (Author/RM)

The author gives a week-by-week account of his training program for peer facilitators. (HMV)

In this paper the major therapeutic claims of biofeedback training and the respective methodologies used, are outlined, along with some of the research difficulties that are encountered in biofeedback training. (Author)

During the last twenty years, there has been a shift in the academy's philosophy regarding Teaching Assistants (TAs). Consequently, TAs are no longer rated and trained by how useful they are to the university, but rather by their usefulness to the future professoriate. In order to successfully launch a training program that satisfies this…

This professional development guide focuses on teaching secondary students effective communication skills in both professional and social situations. Information in the guide will assist the teacher in determining the students' understanding of the communication process and build on this understanding by providing the communication skills needed…