Describes the need for increased computer-aided-design (CAD) training, and a symbiotic relationship between education and industry which could increase the supply of trained operators of CAD equipment. Industry problems (and how education can help) and education's problems (and how industry can help) are considered. (JN)

Reviews current organizational development and training practices in two articles of a special section. The first compares OD philosophy with McGregor's integrative approach. The second article discusses contributions OD practice can make to theory, including modifying existing theories, addressing new problems, and exploring the internal logic of…

Describes the use of Relaxation and Imagery Training (RIT) to aid in performance improvement. Illustrates the effectiveness of the technique for athletic and performing art teams with two case studies, and suggests that it might be useful with other clients to increase personal strengths. (JAC)

This article describes programs which have been effective in training history teaching assistants (TA's). Practical ideas and suggestions which history departments can implement for the professional development of TA's are included. (Author/RM)

The author gives a week-by-week account of his training program for peer facilitators. (HMV)

In this paper the major therapeutic claims of biofeedback training and the respective methodologies used, are outlined, along with some of the research difficulties that are encountered in biofeedback training. (Author)

During the last twenty years, there has been a shift in the academy's philosophy regarding Teaching Assistants (TAs). Consequently, TAs are no longer rated and trained by how useful they are to the university, but rather by their usefulness to the future professoriate. In order to successfully launch a training program that satisfies this…

This professional development guide focuses on teaching secondary students effective communication skills in both professional and social situations. Information in the guide will assist the teacher in determining the students' understanding of the communication process and build on this understanding by providing the communication skills needed…

Teaching children to meditate can improve their decision making and put them in touch with their deeper core values. Instructions for teaching children meditative techniques are presented in this book. It is suggested that the leader of the group read through the entire book before leading the children through the meditations and exercises. The…

This paper discusses the outcomes of a study that investigated the effects of Special Olympics certification of coaches upon the performances of 160 competitors (ages 12-41) with mental retardation from 22 countries who participated in the 1987 International Special Olympics. Composite standardized scores for all five events of the pentathlon were…

An exploratory investigation into training and learning in small businesses in Australia was conducted to identify issues surrounding training and learning and issues relating to the research methodology. Data were collected from a review of the literature, case studies of six small enterprises, and a review of two case studies conducted…

The fourteen brief articles in this theme issue all examine challenges in the development of direct support staff working with people who have developmental disabilities. The articles also include the views of direct support providers and people with developmental disabilities themselves, as well as examples of strategies used by provider agencies…

This comprehensive collection of training methods and exercises used by top trainers in the cross-cultural field contains resources essential for cross-cultural learning. This second volume of the collection includes articles by 34 leading cross-cultural trainers and covers new or divergent training methods for cross-cultural skill development and…

The training of heavy-equipment operators poses special problems. Ideas concerning meeting the Canadian skilled operator shortage, short-term training, long-term training, client selection, and institutional training, costs, methods, and procedures are raised for consideration in future training programs. (AG)