Through case studies of adult literacy learners and the volunteer tutors who instructed them, this article illustrates the strengths and challenges faced by these kinds of instructional pairs. The descriptions help to reveal critical issues that can inform researchers' and practitioners' thinking and practice with regard to tutor training and…

Much of what is regarded as effective professional learning is that which is situated, incorporates a social dimension and enables practitioners to converge in and around authentic practice. This article describes an inter-university online learning resource for tutors which is underpinned by a practice based approach to professional learning. The…

A new experience in bank training is the use of simultaneous role playing, a type of participative training in which students mostly instruct themselves rather than through instructor interaction. The purpose is to develop field trainers which in turn will reduce training cost and train more personnel. (DS)

This appendix contains descriptions of three exercises designed to develop basic communications skills for improving interpersonal relations. Each exercise--designed to be engaged in by teachers in dyads, triads, quadruples, or similar groups without the presence of a skilled leader--includes a statement of the problem, description of the skill…

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility and cost effectiveness of a microfiche-based audio/visual facility and to solicit user opinions and recommendations regarding this medium. Twenty instructors and 20 trainees at the Basic Electricity and Electronics School, Orlando, Florida, reviewed four sound/microfiche programs and…

This translation from the Russian contains discussions on the most expedient sequence for presenting problems in firing training for military tank crews, methods of learning, and the practices and actions which can be recommended to training supervisors. The document is an attempt to summarize and systematize materials; it also presents advice and…

A continuum of "Protocols" has been derived. By way of definition three elements of what might be called an "instructional performance library" are 1) a collection of "protocol materials" (audiovisual renderings of behavior that is engaged in by instructional personnel); 2) a catalog of "protocols" (ways to use the materials); and 3) a…

A new technique for teacher education has been developed in response to the belief that teacher education's number one priority is to be concerned with the emerging self of the teacher trainee. Research on effective teaching has revealed that it is not what the teacher is taught that is the critical factor but the way in which the knowledge and…

This paper describes new training technologies. It documents the potential of these technologies and simple and complex ground trainers for improving both the quality and efficiency of pilot training. (Author)

This study explores the effects of an experimental training program on the achievement motivation level and other related characteristics for late adolescent age students. The five month training program consisted of the following: (1) Cognitive teaching: teaching the thoughts, feelings, and action strategies associated with the high achiever; (2)…