Training for Performance: Principles of Applied Human Learning

Part 1 Introduction, John E. Morrison: changes to conceptual underpinnings changes to the nature of work issues in training research. Part 2 Skill acquisition, John Annett: analysis of problems evidence of learning theories of skill aquisition neural bases of motor learning summary and conclusions. Part 3 Skill retention, Joel D. Schendel and Joseph D. Hagman: task variables procedural variables learner variables predicting retention summary and conclusions. Part 4 Transfer of training, Dennis H. Holding: basic designs measurement of transfer traditional issues special problems explanations of transfer summary and conclusions. Part 5 Types of analysis, J. Patrick: the role of analysis types of analysis task-oriented approaches psychological taxonomies knowledge representation summary and conclusions. Part 6 Instructional strategies, Gavan Lintern: theoretical perspective empirical perspective issues part training adaptive training flight simulation discussion summary and conclusions. Part 7 Trainee characteristics, Phillip L. Ackerman and Patrick C. Kyllonen: basic concepts acquisition of perceptual-motor acquisition of knowledge and cognitive learner characteristics in the context of a taxonomy of learning skills aptitude-treatment interaction theory and research summary and conclusions. Part 8 Training media and technology, Greg Kearsley: audiovisual media computer based learning simulators choosing media and technologies implementation issues summary and conclusions. Part 9 Organizational and social factors, Gary P. Latham and Susan R. Crandall: organizational culture organization-wide factors social factors summary and conclusions. Part 10 Review and outlook, Dennis H. Holding and John E. Morrison.