Discussion of countries that are changing from command to market economies focuses on a training of trainer project that was designed to develop high-quality local instructors who could design and deliver courses and materials in the host language, and to strengthen the training systems through collaboration and rapid prototyping. (LRW)

The athletic trainer must understand the physiological process involved in an acute injury and the appropriate steps to be taken in immediate care treatment. Local inflammatory reaction to soft tissue injury is important for the athletic trainer to understand, and it is of primary importance to minimize the intracellular and extracellular fluid…

This guide discusses aspects of training from a learner oriented viewpoint. Areas discussed include the teaching and learning processes, communication, student objectives and motivation, involving the student, visual aids, testing, effective speaking, classroom techniques, and programed instruction. (pt)

This report describes the design, development, and evaluation of a training device intended to enable ground-based practice of equipment operation and target-tracking skills that are required by the Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) and Low Light Level TV (LLLTV) sensor operators assigned to Gunship II aircraft. This trainer makes use of a…

Reports on a survey of trainers working in agribusiness. Results indicate that most trainers performed training tasks less than 50 percent of their total work time. The average trainer conducted 9-10 programs per year. (CH)

The relationship of five psychological and organizational variables were investigated in a study of burnout in athletic trainers. Three hundred thiry-two athletic trainers reported on measures of burnout, role conflict, role ambiguity, locus of control, and demographic variables. Results and implications are presented. (Author/MT)

The author discusses clear and persuasive writing techniques to be used in preparing training program proposals. Strategies include (1) using headlines, (2) analyzing the audience, (3) using positive and simple language, (4) maintaining credibility, and (5) making the proposal attractive. (CH)

Presents information about the preparation of individuals for entry-level positions in organizational training, reviewing training and development programs, essential skills, entry-level roles, and curricular issues. (SK)

Describes Competency Analysis for Trainers (CAT), an instrument that can be used as a basis to describe a trainer's strengths, abilities, and knowledge areas. Subgests CAT as an alternative to traditional certification. (JOW)

Discusses three current prevailing uncertainties in the field of training the trainer: uncertainty as to the cultural foundation for training, uncertainty as to level of responsibility, and uncertainty as to the market for training. (NRJ)

Since trainers are not typically chosen for their ability to teach, five concepts are offered to facilitate teaching them the necessary skills: learning is a self-activity; training is designed to overcome a deficiency; real-world training is best; involvement improves retention; and trainees want to learn. (AG)

Train the Trainer Program is an extension of the Brotherhood in Action (BIA) Committee in New York City. It functioned as a program from May, 1971 through July, 1972 and consisted of two nine-week courses taught to people interested in more effective job performance in meeting the needs of their clients. Of paramount importance is that the trainer…

Present management training usually is approached in the worst of several ways, says the author. To be truly useful it must be based on the future. (Editor)

The author reviews the aims, audience, standards, structure, and examination procedures of a recently formed (October 1969) postgraduate diploma course in industrial education and training. (LY)