Author asserts that in a training situation maximum involvement is necessary to the achievement of maximum learning. In situations where films are used the author discusses various ways that groups, which maximize involvement, maximize learning. (Editor/LF)

The revision of the 1969 statement is intended to serve as a guide for planning programs or for the evaluation of existing programs for Library/Media Technical Assistants. (Author/NH)

A model training managers can use to design material for specific needs." (Editor)

Paper presented at the Council of Academic Societies Conference, Washington, D.C., October 2-5, 1968

To aid in personnel training and as a complement to its enforcement program, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency implemented an operator assistance program in June 1976. Its principle objective was to train operators in process control to improve their skills and enhance their long-term ability to produce high quality effluent. (Author/JN)

Pretesting not only helps determine the benefits of a training program, it can actually help trainees learn more. (Author/SSH)

When managers apply the skills they learn, the techniques associated with leadership training often do not translate to improvements in employee productivity or in organizational productivity or profitability. (JOW)

Describes a program in Algeria which included the construction of a training facility to ease the shortage of semiskilled workers, particularly construction site electricians and instrument installers. Priorities were to define training needs, implement the program, and produce graduates as soon as possible. (JOW)

The author discusses some important MHR (management of human resources) issues and stresses the importance of considering human resources problems in relation to the present socioeconomic system and the changing needs of society. (CT)

Presents specific training objectives which constitute a base for a one-year clinical training program in family therapy at the Institute for Juvenile Research in Chicago. Training objectives include three categories of skills: observational, conceptual, and therapeutic. Describes training objectives and the program in which they are implemented.…

A step-by-step method can determine whether training programs match the training needs as expressed by rated objectives. Trainers calculate the time devoted to each objective while the program users rate the importance of each objective. The match between importance and time is a measure of program efficiency. (LRA)

Examines the proclaimed dichotomy between real and unreal, theory and practice, actual and idealized notions of community needs and university attitudes with regard to training, and describes how San Diego State University's Educational Technology program attempts simultaneously to educate graduate students and serve its community. (Author/MER)

Describes two programs used by the Ford Motor Company to train manufacturing skilled trades personnel. Programmable Controller Maintenance Training Program for Industrial Technicians and Troubleshooting Strategy Program use simulation and provide improved task performance after training. (JOW)