Author states that learning is behavior modification and discusses several principles of adult education and training which he has found useful in adult training programs. These include planning, organizing, a variety of activities and methods, involvement of the learner, and followup. (MF)

Describes an approach used in Ramsey County, Minnesota to improve quality of family day care. (CM)

United Air Lines' progress is directly related to its training programs, which are geared to constant change and new technology. Its training objectives include: a clearly formulated corporate training policy, needs assessment, training budgeting, systematic job performance assessment, interdepartmental coordination, up-to-date training, personal…

The president of the Carnegie Corporation offers recommendations to Washington and explores the need for federal leadership and state responsibility, the new hostility to public universities, and the role of business. (LBH)

Tests indicate that the attitudes and judgments of ability and aims change in an athlete's mind during the course of training and actual competition. (JD)

Discusses benefits of mentoring for the novice, the organization, and the mentor. Outlines key principles of successful mentoring: proper preparation; formal training; effective pairing of individuals; organizational support; time for reflection and evaluation; and follow through. (AEF)

Reviews efforts to prevent sexual abuse of children. Discusses the nature of sexual abuse and what an understanding of that nature implies for programs to prevent sexual abuse of children. Summarizes the research on sexual abuse prevention programs. Outlines major policy implications of this research. (JS)

Discusses reasons for establishing in-house training programs with the installation of library automation systems. Training issues discussed include who should provide training; who should receive training; program objectives; program content; training methods; documentation; and future training requirements. A program provided at the National…

A systematic training model for an industrial engineering division in a Saudi Arabian company is described. Outlines for the program's basic elements--instructional media, coaching, and behavior and attitude enhancement--are presented. Performance measurement criteria and recommendations for implementation are discussed. (SK)

Examines the role of information managers in the transfer of complex technologies. The discussion covers the need for reliable information to assist with the selection of appropriate technologies and market evaluation, to assess the effects of government policies and cultural differences, and to establish training objectives. (19 references)…

This paper presents a needs analysis designed to provide corporations and organizations with a cost-effective means of analyzing and defining their individual and departmental language training needs or with a process of evaluating the focus and efficacy of ongoing language training courses. (7 references) (JL)

Built on 15 years of proven results, IMPACT II-The Teachers Network continues to trust classroom teachers, mobilize them to support school improvement, and refine and extend the teacher leadership agenda. Basically, the network finds good teachers with good ideas, awards them small grants, and connects them with other good teachers. Program…

Discusses an experimental project with a prelim group of students of Russian undertaken in order to incorporate various skills into the teaching environment. These skills include keyboard competence, time management, group interaction, and personal presentation. The project was a success; all participants improved in their Russian. (five…

The directors of seven child care centers share their ideas on ways to orient, train, and nurture new staff from their first day on the job through the end of their first year, discussing goals for the first day, first week, first month, and first year. (MDM)

Discusses the school-based mentoring process supporting teachers' initial training, drawing from practical applications and theoretical frameworks. Mentoring development in any school is affected by several factors, including whole-school and communication issues, challenges and conflicts, available resources, management of the learning…