There is conflicting empirical evidence regarding the learning potential of the workplace. Some studies conclude that workplaces should be seen as strong learning environments, whereas others show evidence of the ineffectiveness of the workplace as a learning environment. In this article, we argue that this disagreement might be caused by…

A training consultant writes about the common practice of training for appearances and the length of time spent on it, rather than for the actual outcomes. He stresses the importance of well-designed instructional objectives as a means of judging training effectiveness and offers a questionnaire for trainers to try out to check their knowledge of…

Preparing students for occupations of the 70s requires cooperation among all levels of education, government and industry. (HS)

Industrial arts (based on socio-psychological premises), as an important part of general education, helps individuals understand and interpret the concepts underlying an industrial/technological society, while vocational education (based on socio-economic premises), including career education, assists individuals in choosing and fulfilling an…

Discusses three categories of educational objectives which must be recognized and utilized by teachers. (SB)

Institutions of higher education have offered much in the 20th Century, but failure to respond to serious societal needs has been even more prevalent. (HS)

Realistic specific objectives can be derived only from a rigorous analysis of needs in terms of skills, attitudes, and knowledge, and by a full participation of all teachers. One approach for defining aims of psychiatric education in England is described. (LBH)

Chief executive officers and recruitment personnel participate in a study to pinpoint what can be done to upgrade the educational preparation of students readying for finance careers. (Author)

Explores concerns over the direction the field of organizational behavior is developing. Karl Weick identifies approaches to theory building that are misleading. Peter Frost identifies blind spots in teaching and application. Walter Nord compares both papers. The authors offer their views on directions in which the field might move. (Author/BEF)

This report describes two sets of training materials used in needs assessment and goal development programs. One set of materials trains local school/community groups to set goals for their schools. The second set trains evaluation specialists to assist the school community in the goal-setting process and emphasizes the technical skills related to…

A clear role definition, appropriate preparation, and continued dialogue between educational and nursing service personnel are needed for the associate degree graduate to realize her full potential. The author believes in two legal categories and titles: nurse (for baccalaureate or higher degrees) and practical nurse (for associate degrees).…