There are eight categories of sociological perspectives which affect the way different individuals perceive the same values. Everyone is in one of the categories, but can move up or down depending on the life situation at any particular time. (CT)

Discusses a thorough, clearly documented, fast way to design training programs. The method is particularly good for programs that are too long, used repeatedly, or involve a series of related programs. (JOW)

Discusses ways to devise training methods to improve students' learning abilities, specifically in rote recall, evaluation of the learning task, summarization, and learning from the text. (EF)

Factors contributing to the success of a hospice volunteer program, organized by a visiting nurse association, include patient involvement in defining agency expectations of a volunteer, careful selection of candidates, a well-planned training program, contractual agreements, and record-keeping. (CT)

Subjects improved significantly in vertical jump capacity under both training regimes; however, no significant difference was found between the two training methods. (MJB)

Describes AT&T's (American Telephone and Telegraph Company) Network Operations and Engineering Training (NOET) program. Each utilizes state-of-the-art production techniques in broadcasts via satellite to ensure that more technicians receive training while reducing the average cost per student. Student interactivity is emphasized for successful…

Discusses results of a survey that was conducted to understand and study the barriers to distance training and education. Considered work place; job function; type of delivery system used; individual expertise regarding distance education; the stage of the respondent's organization; and the subject area in which the respondent primarily worked.…

Explores the "secret sauce" that makes the difference between experts and less successful personnel. Indicates that the successful use of this plan can improve planning time, training time, and task performance time. (Author/LRW)

The relationship between preferred objects associated with stereotypy, stereotypic behavior, and accuracy of responding during a counting task by a child with autism was analyzed. Teaching with high-preference objects occasioned more stereotypic behavior and less accurate counting than teaching with medium- and low-preference objects. (Author/DB)

Discusses what trainers need to know about energizing groups, adapting to groups, and improvising during instruction. (JOW)

Explains two main approaches to human resource development (HRD): the transactional, which focuses attention on training as an activity strategy; and transformational, which focuses on a results-driven strategy that is performance-centered and helps organizations achieve strategic business goals and objectives. Compares the role of HRD…

Discusses the relationship between human performance technology (HPT) and instructional systems design (ISD). Addresses the balance between the benefits of diversity versus focus in the field; key differences between HPT and ISD; and clarifying the distinction between scope of analysis and diagnosis versus the types of intervention to design and…

Examined the effects of a 10-week, mixed-methods resistance training program on young and older men. Although results confirmed some age-related reductions in muscle strength and power, the older men demonstrated similar capacity to the younger men for increases in muscle strength and power via an appropriate, periodized resistance training…

Outlines the recent criticisms of traditional ISD (Instructional Systems Design) and discusses the implications that impact the life cycle costs of T&D (Training and Development) projects and their ROI (Return On Investment) potential. Describes a modified approach to ISD which mimics the modular approach of systems engineering design.…

This article offers 14 practical guidelines that can help pave the way to credibility for the training department in an organization. (Author)