Organizational behavior courses can ease the transition from classroom to practicing business community. Key features of the approach include firsthand experiences for the student and the integration of economic, behavioral, and management theories. (MP)

The experience of the first two years of the Annual Summer Institute in Evaluation Research is reviewed based on participants' assessments following the training sessions. Overall, the Institute appears to be successfully imparting evaluation skills to social scientists with varied backgrounds and experiences. (Author/MV)

A questionnaire concerning graduate offerings in psychology of aging was mailed to 238 departments of psychology throughout the United States. Of the 191 responses, 16 departments were found to offer a formal program of graduate study in gerontological psychology. Presented at the American Psychological Association meeting, Washington, September,…

Discusses a teacher-training experience in which a systemwide inservice seminar was offered. Offers the following tips for novice inservice providers: foster professionalism, provide structure for reading and writing activities, support change, accept participants as they are, stress commonalities, vary activities, provide supplemental fuel…

Examines statistics and research design requirements at various levels of school psychology education in the United States. Results indicated more required courses in statistics and research design at the doctoral level. Results are discussed in terms of the importance of statistics and research design competency at all levels of the profession.…

Recounts how a delegation of 23 American theater educators took a two-week tour of Chinese theater companies and schools. Finds that although all theater takes years of training in China, there is little performance by youngsters; and that few professional companies have audience development activities or school performances. Describes traditional…

Emphasizes the importance of the planning and the process of organizing staff meetings. Specifically addresses the areas concerning clarity of purpose and structure of meetings, as well as promoting learning and connecting during meetings. Provides specific strategies to achieve these goals including suggestions for self-assessment. (SD)

This paper describes several topics common in addictions work that illustrate how univariate thinking distorts professional practice. The teacher or supervisor must model intellectual integrity and humility to persuade workers in the field to adopt more sophisticated thinking. (Contains 38 references.) (Author)

Presents some principles for promoting interdisciplinary education and research within a university and facilitating mutually beneficial relations between university faculty and community human service providers. Includes examples from the experience of the University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development. (EVL)

The article describes the development of a comprehensive conditioning and education program to ensure total fitness (including aerobic) in professional baseball players on and off season, noting that standard training keeps them fit in every way except aerobically. The program helped them improve playing performance and develop a healthy…

Discusses learning systems and learning difficulties, and describes the use of a simulation to help professionals better understand people with learning difficulties. The General Systems Theory and a systems approach are discussed, the role of debriefing is considered, and theoretical perspectives on the development of learning disabilities are…

Fewer than 20 percent of coaches have received any formal training in coaching. The situation is particularly serious in youth sports. Although several states and professional organizations have implemented training and certification standards, no national standard exists for certifying coaches or coaching education. (IAH)

Outlines methods to improve safety and environmental training programs by stressing that the purpose of training regulations is to improve the quality of life. Provides an example involving the development and implementation of a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act training program. (MDH)

Examines the training background and self-reported knowledge levels held by a group of professionals on specific topics in child sexual abuse. It was found that many professionals working in the area of child abuse treatment, including social workers, medical personnel, and psychologists, have not had training on topics directly related to their…