Investigates Fiedler's contingency theory regarding the relationship between the years of experience of principals rated as high and low LPC (Least Preferred Coworker) and the satisfaction of teachers in their schools. Subjects were 93 principals and 627 secondary school teachers. (Author/CM)

Criminal justice bureaucrats, including judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and probation officers were surveyed. Data indicate that both formal education and work experience underlie consensus as to seriousness of particular crimes. Furthermore, unlike the general public, criminal justice bureaucrats perceive crime seriousness in…

The areas of business, education, trade unions, and government must cooperate to develop effective solutions to economic problems. A collaborative system should relate education, training, and work strategies that incorporate productive employment in the education process. (SK)

The author, director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center in Eugene, Oregon, compares the Work Preparation Center for mentally retarded adolescents in Australia with United States programs. Differences in organizational and political factors are noted. (CL)

Describes a word processing course which is structured to provide a hands-on experience with all the elements present in a centralized word processing center. The program provides expanded information processing capabilities to faculty and administrative offices plus experience for students in the utlization of modern equipment and systems…

The University of Maryland hired engineering students to work in its physical plant department. This broadened campus involvement in energy management to include student and faculty groups; utilized workers familiar with campus buildings and their uses; and saved the cost of hiring a professional consultant or expanding staff. (CT)

Reviews theories and empirical findings about self-esteem derived from the work role and its activities. Self-esteem is defined and problems inherent in its measurement are discussed. Theoretical perspectives relating self-esteem to the work role are outlined. Attitudinal and behavioral correlates of high employee self-esteem are presented.…

Caputo and Cianni's study of women's training patterns by race, 1970-91, found that as the cohort matured, cumulative intensity of training accounted for a marginal variance in income. Adams critiques their model in terms of the effects of early childbearing and marriage on income. (SK)

British college students (n=414) were paired with mentors in their work placements. In many cases, learner and mentor had little contact, but learners obtained support for workplace learning from other sources. Managers were not ideal mentors. Relevant expert knowledge, formal mentoring relationships, and training of mentors were considered…

A reflective account of work experience undertaken by a teacher trainee reveals the learning derived from observation of the delivery of basic skills in the workplace. (Contains 20 references.) (SK)

Presents a typology distinguishing conceptions of generic skill as (1) the property of individuals versus relationship between individuals and work context and (2) skills used in routine versus novel situations. Asserts that work experiences that develop generic skills must be part of a curriculum that supports the practice of learning through…

Uses interviews conducted in 1974 and 1994 to investigate the vocational experiences of individuals with spinal cord injuries. Participants had received a spinal cord injury 22-45 years previously. Results revealed that all but seven of the participants had been in remunerative employment. Work experiences, comprehensive rehabilitation service,…

Phenomenographic analysis of observations and interviews of 18 Finnish engineers and product designers yielded six ways of learning: through doing work, through collegial interaction, through evaluation of work experiences, through taking on new tasks, through formal education, and through experiences outside work. (Contains 66 references.) (SK)

Describes workshop developed at the Catholic University of America to help international students work temporarily in the United States through Practical Training employment, thus making their education more meaningful and providing them with work experience. Presents history and rationale of the program and discusses cultural issues that must be…

Employers' lack of involvement in apprenticeship may stem from such beliefs as lack of faith in training or its payback, adequate supply of qualified adults, opposition by unions, or sufficient number of skilled workers. Initiatives to encourage participation include tax credits, student assessment, coalitions, curriculum design, and involvement…