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Kennedy, Sharon Marian. "Anger management training with adult prisoners." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/5780.

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The present study was designed to assess the efficacy of anger management training with aggressive, adult male offenders. The research design included two active treatment conditions and two delayed treatment control conditions. Treatment consisted of cognitive (Anger Control Training) and behavioral components (Structured Learning Therapy). The order of these components was balanced so that the therapeutic effectiveness of each component could be determined, as well as the complete program. Treatment was provided in a traditional correctional centre and in a specialized treatment centre. The

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Hitchcock, Melanie J. "Adult learning and naval leadership training." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Springfield, Va. : Naval Postgraduate School ; Available from National Technical Information Service, 2004. http://library.nps.navy.mil/uhtbin/hyperion/04Jun%5FHitchcock.pdf.

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Todd, Mary K. "Adult literacy/adult basic education provision in Northern Ireland - ten years ago." Thesis, University of Ulster, 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.292476.

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Young, George R. II. "Training Staff's Experiences, Perceived Needs, and Suggestions for Professional Development in a Military Training Organization." Scholar Commons, 2019. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/7991.

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The purpose of this exploratory case study was to understand the individual and organizational training needs of a military training organization (MTO), which trains battle staffs to inform professional development program design. The study findings might lead to an improved trainer professional development program design, which fully supports the organization’s and trainers’ efforts to deliver effective adult training. The exploratory questions used in this study were: (a) in what ways do participants in MTO perceive trainer and professional development experiences throughout their military a

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Harrington, George E. III. "Mindfulness-based Skills among Counselors-in-Training." Thesis, Barry University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10750459.

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<p> The purpose of this research study was to assess levels of mindfulness-based skills in counselors-in-training at the masters and doctoral level. By examining mindfulness levels within the counselor-in-training population, a reference point was established among counseling students with predictors of mindfulness-based skill levels. The research design was a cross-sectional survey approach, using the <i>Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire</i> (Baer et al., 2006) paired with a researcher developed questionnaire. Results yielded significant differences among facets of mindfulness and independ

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Ellis, Patricia. "Meeting the training needs of adult education practitioners : a study of adult education and training in the English-speaking Caribbean." Thesis, University of Southampton, 1986. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.255344.

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Washington, Benjamin C. II. "Applying Andragogical Principles To Corporate Medical Sales Training." Thesis, Lindenwood University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10169681.

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<p> This qualitative action research study investigated how to apply andragogical principles to corporate medical sales training. The study stemmed from a practitioner’s concern that instructional methodologies may be insufficient for the learning needs of medical sales representatives in the post-2008 recession climate, which was requiring greater return on investment and performance accountability. The phenomenon of sales representatives being in the field one day and the next day being deemed ‘trainers’ exposed several gaps in sales training programs primarily originatin

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Payne, John Herbert. "Adult education, work, leisure and culture." Thesis, King's College London (University of London), 1989. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.338969.

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Ngoitiama, Z. M. "Adult educators and adult education training in Tanzania : a study of the development of policy and provision and its impact on the position and work of adult educators." Thesis, University of Southampton, 1985. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.370516.

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Broder, Jean. "Mediation training in Northern Ireland." Thesis, University of Ulster, 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.342427.

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Nxaba, Masibonge Benefactor Ka Malusi. "The impact of adult basic education and training (ABET) on the life of the adult learner." Thesis, University of Zululand, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/1415.

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A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Education in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Education in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education at the University of Zululand, South Africa, 2014<br>The right to education as entrenched in the Bill of Rights is a universally recognised human right and is similarly guaranteed and protected in section 29 of the Constitution. This has necessitated the need for government to enhance the educational capacity of adults through the adult basic and education training programme. The purpose of this study is to exp

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Olson, Anne D. "AUDITORY TRAINING AT HOME FOR ADULT HEARING AID USERS." UKnowledge, 2010. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/gradschool_diss/11.

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Research has shown that re-learning to understand speech in noise can be a difficult task for adults with hearing aids (HA). If HA users want to improve their speech understanding ability, specific training may be needed. Auditory training is one type of intervention that may enhance listening abilities for adult HA users. The purpose of this study was to examine the behavioral effects of an auditory training program called Listening and Communication Enhancement (LACE™) in the Digital Video Display (DVD) format in new and experienced HA users. No research to date has been conducted on the eff

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Harlan, Steven Howard. "Anxiety and Focus in Work-Related Training." ScholarWorks, 2015. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/1585.

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Currently, nonemployee students who take General Electric's (GE's) pollution control classes do not demonstrate consistent knowledge gains following training. The purpose of this project was to investigate whether the independent variables of level of education and choice in attending the class made a significant difference in the means of the dependent variables of anxiety and ability to focus. The project was influenced by the theory of andragogy, which explores the motivations and principles specific to the teaching of adults. The research questions for this study probed relationships betwe

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Parish, Rodney L. "Online In-Service Training versus Traditional Training for Arizona Police Officers." Thesis, Northern Arizona University, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10979089.

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<p> Arizona police officers are required by the Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training board to complete continuing training on an annual basis. Police continuing training has traditionally been offered as lecture-based classroom training. Online training offers an alternative method of providing training. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of an online version of a police training class to a classroom-based version of the same course. Participants consisted of sworn police officers employed by the Phoenix Police Department and taking the department’s Domes

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Gaddis, Margaret L. "Training Citizen Scientists for Data Reliability| A Multiple Case Study to Identify Themes in Current Training Initiatives." Thesis, The University of the Rockies, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13423764.

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<p> This dissertation characterized trainings designed to prepare citizen scientists to collect ecological data in natural outdoor settings. Citizen scientists are volunteers who participate in scientific activities under the guidance of professional scientists and organizations. The work of citizen scientists greatly expands the data collection possibilities in natural resource management and increases science literacy among participants and their social communities. The general problem is that some scientists and land managers view the data collected by citizen scientists as unreliable. The

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Grimes, Lisa. "Social skills training in conjunction with parent training: The effects." Scholarly Commons, 2008. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2660.

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The development of social skills in children is of primary importance in predicting a child's healthy development. Social competence in early childhood significantly predicts future academic achievement, health related outcomes, and self-efficacy in social situations in later life. Parent training has been shown to both reduce negative parenting styles and produce improvements in children's pro-social behavior. The current study compared the effects of social skills training in combination with parent training to determine the additive effects of a Social Skills Training (SST) program. Partici

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Hillier, Yvonne. "Informal practitioner theory in adult basic education." Thesis, University of East London, 1994. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.386250.

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Shortt, N. C. "Adult thought : aetiology and stimulation of change." Thesis, University of Ulster, 1991. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.242244.

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Miles, Connie E. Townes Deirdre. "Improving product performance through new equipment training (NET) techniques." Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2008. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/JAP/2008/Dec/08Dec%5FNAME%5FMiles.pdf.

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"Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Program Management from the Naval Postgraduate School, December 2008."<br>Advisor(s): Suchan, James and Simon, Cary. "December 2008." "Joint applied project"--Cover. Description based on title screen as viewed on January 28, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-137). Also available in print.

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Goldstein, Roberta Eisman. "Assessment of the Effects of Communication Training on the Adult Elderly and the Assisting Adult Child." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1990. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330633/.

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This study examined the effects of Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) on affection, communication, and relationship between elderly parents and their assisting adult children. Twenty-eight pairs of parents and children were randomly assigned to treatment or control groups. Subjects took Quinn's Family Life Questionnaire as pre-, post-, and follow-up tests. Parents and children in the treatment groups attended a four-session STEP workshop. No significant differences were found on the 2 x 2 analysis of variance for repeated measures for the parents or adult children. Quinn's affe

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Miranda, Edwin. "Teaching assistant training : adult education principles and discussion group leadership /." Free full text is available to ORU patrons only; click to view:, 2004. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/oru/fullcit?p3131099.

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Parrish, John. "Exploring adult spiritual (trans)formation through short-term training events." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) Access this title online, 2007. http://www.tren.com.

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Morgan, Pamela Cope Wircenski Jerry L. "Adult learner satisfaction with web-based non-credit workforce training." [Denton, Tex.] : University of North Texas, 2007. http://digital.library.unt.edu/permalink/meta-dc-3937.

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Egan, Laurenz Anthony Joseph. "Adult student motives for accessing the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme." Thesis, Open University, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.518276.

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Morgan, Pamela Cope. "Adult Learner Satisfaction with Web-Based Non-Credit Workforce Training." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2007. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3937/.

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Web-based training has become a billion dollar industry in the United States. Electronically aided learning is viewed by many companies as a cost-effective way to deliver the up-to-date, up-gradable job-related training that the industry is demanding. This study sought to examine the relationship between learners’ satisfaction with online training as it relates to learner readiness, online features, and course relevance. The population for this study was adults seeking non-credit workforce training, specifically library professionals who were involved in web-based training through the Lifelong

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Rothlein-Goldstein, Mary DePiano. "Influences on adult education practitioners' working philosophies : a field study of probation officer training /." Access Digital Full Text version, 1993. http://pocketknowledge.tc.columbia.edu/home.php/bybib/11353909.

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Thesis (Ed.D.)--Teachers College, Columbia University, 1993.<br>Typescript; issued also on microfilm. Sponsor: Franceska B. Smith. Dissertation Committee: Matthias Finger. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 251-263).

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Shank, Jacqueline A. "Dropout and completion in adult vocational job training programs : a prediction model for the adult vocational student." Connect to resource, 1992. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1239896012.

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Dawson, Catherine Elaine. "Learning choices : a grounded theory study of adult returners." Thesis, Sheffield Hallam University, 1999. http://shura.shu.ac.uk/3128/.

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This research is a grounded theory study of the learning choices of adult returners. For the purpose of this research, 'adult returner' has been defined as somebody who left school at the earliest opportunity who, after a period away from formal education, has identified a desire or a need to re-enter the system. Forty-three semi-structured, in-depth interviews and three focus groups have been conducted with a total of 58 adult returners at various stages of the returning process. Some adults had just started to think about returning to education, but had not identified an entry route, whereas

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Eldred, Janine. "Perceptions of success in teaching and learning adult literacy." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2002. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.251320.

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Mushi, Philemon A. K. "Origins and development of adult education innovations in Tanzania." Thesis, University of Southampton, 1990. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.315518.

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Tarr, Sara E. "Description and evaluation of current fire service training materials development." Related electronic resource:, 2007. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1379563841&sid=4&Fmt=2&clientId=3739&RQT=309&VName=PQD.

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Pete, Elizabeth. "Online Training Impact on Adjunct Faculty Compliance and Satisfaction With Professional Development." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/2041.

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The problem addressed by this project study was low levels of adjunct faculty compliance and satisfaction with the professional development program at a local college. The purpose of the study was to determine if an alternative delivery method would yield higher levels of compliance and satisfaction than would a traditional professional development workshop. The guiding research question was whether an alternative delivery method would yield higher levels of compliance and satisfaction than a traditional professional development workshop. The theoretical base included andragogy, self-directed

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Trent, Stoney A. "Team cognition in intelligence analysis training." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1187034524.

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Evans, John R. P. "Adult education on the rates : an investigation of the policies of Monmouthshire and Glamorgan County Councils in regard to adult education, 1945-74." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 1989. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.328180.

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DeBock, Gerhard T. "Andragogical principles applied to training adults at Trinity Fellowship seeking more effective ways to fulfill 2 Timothy 2:2 /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1996. http://www.tren.com.

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Satterfield, Stephen Lindsay. "Employee Perceptions of Effective Training Strategies." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5122.

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The following study was undertaken because there was a need to establish whether training information at a local guarantor was relevant to employees and clients. Utilizing transformative learning theory, the purpose of this case study was to explore what the guarantor's employees and management require for new account advisors by conducting open-ended interviews with the guarantor's employees. The guarantor's director secured collections contracts and a long-term enrollment advising contract with a new online university. For the guarantor to have trained account advisors, managers must know wh

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Dladla, Siphiwe Nonhlanhla. "Experiences and perceptions of adult learners at public adult learning centres." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/40439.

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The main objective of this research was to explore the experiences and perceptions of adult learners at Public Adult Learning Centres. A total number of eighteen adult learners from three Public Adult Learning Centres in Nkomazi East Circuit at Ehlanzeni District participated in the study. The study was qualitative in nature using the interpretive paradigm. Data was collected through focus group interviews, individual interviews and observation. The study revealed that adult learners have mixed feelings and opinions regarding their experiences at Public Adult Learning Centres. Results i

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Nicholson, Henry J. "A comparison of the motivations and learning strategies employed by adult learners in industrial training programs." Greensboro, N.C. : University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007. http://libres.uncg.edu/edocs/etd/1464Nicholson/umi-uncg-1464.pdf.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007.<br>Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Feb. 29, 2008). Directed by Samuel D. Miller; submitted to the School of Education. Includes bibliographical references (p. 92-98).

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Wadsworth, Matt. "Videogaming Principles and the Workplace." Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1204580795.

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Jones, Francis Redvers. "Going it alone : self-instruction in adult foreign-language learning." Thesis, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10443/189.

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This project looks at foreign-language self-instruction by adult native speakers of English. A literature review surveys the self-instruction field, plus more general literature on second language acquisition, learner characteristics and strategies, and course design. An initial pre-study presents a taxonomy of published teach-yourself package features, based on a survey of over 40 courses. The second pre-study presents a learner-diary study of 11 months' self-instruction of Hungarian from post-beginner level by the researcher. Lexis and listening are revealed as the main challenges, and the i

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Seale, Jane Katherine. "Microcomputers in adult special education : the management of an innovation." Thesis, Keele University, 1993. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.317601.

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Martin, Paul R. "Artists as teachers in contemporary adult education : a case study." Thesis, University of Surrey, 1999. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/843935/.

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This Inquiry focuses on the role of artist/teachers in contemporary Adult Education. It investigates the extent to which those artist/teachers who attempt to introduce adult learners to fine art, face ethical and practical dilemmas arising from the conflicting pressures of their roles. The initial focus arose from my personal observations and experience as an artist/teacher. Added to this were concerns from my perspective as a course leader and organiser in Adult Education (AE). It seemed that a combination of a consumer-led curriculum and government funding policies based on economic needs, w

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Haberlin, Alayna T. "A comparison of pyramidal staff training and direct staff training in community-based day programs." Scholarly Commons, 2006. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2704.

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This study evaluated two methods of conducting staff training. One method was a pyramidal training approach and the other method consisted of an outside consultant training the direct care staff. A group design consisted of two experimental conditions. In the first experimental condition, the supervisors of two community based day programs for developmentally disabled individuals were trained in the principles of applied behavior analysis and feedback techniques. The supervisors then trained their direct care staff in the material they had learned. In the second experimental condition, the dir

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Stenberg, Anders. "An evaluation of the adult education initiative relative labor market training." Doctoral thesis, Umeå : Univ, 2003. http://www.econ.umu.se/ues/ues609.html.

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Curulla, Virginia Latta. "Aggression replacement training in the community for adult learning disabled offenders /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/7761.

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Beukes, Alida. "The effectiveness of adult training at a gold mine / Alida Beukes." Thesis, North-West University, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/572.

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Introduction: Adult education and training, as part of the literacy programme of the country, is an important and developing field of activity and study. Today, the main responsibility for education and training of adults is taken by industry, with the focus on lifelong learning. It is initiated and financed by the company and has company goals. The process of education and training of adult workers enables those who were previously disadvantaged to achieve new skills and knowledge. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of adult training at a gold mine. The aim of the stu

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Crosse-Wynn, Claudia LPC. "Training Satisfaction of Behavioral Health Providers Treating Older Adult Substance Use." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6884.

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Substance use disorders among the baby boomer generation are steadily increasing, but knowledge and training satisfaction regarding older adult substance use disorders among behavioral health providers (BHPs) has not been explored. Using the Kirkpatrick evaluation model, this quantitative study involved an examination of the knowledge and training satisfaction of four behavioral provider groups: addiction counselors, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists/social workers, and psychologists. Each participant (N = 154) completed a demographic questionnaire, satisfaction

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Larney, Redewan. "ABET programmes at community learning centres in the Western Cape." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2006. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_6055_1194348734.

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<p>The problem that gave rise to this study was to determine how Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) was implemented in the Western Cape and to find answers to the question of &quot<br>what exactly is the nature of the relationship between adult education and training&quot<br>?</p>

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Kikuchi, Yuko. "Contradictions in policy and implementation of adult education and training : unifying the system or accommodating diversity?" Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11658.

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Bibliography: leaves 97-102.<br>This study attempts to examine and answer the research question: "What is the feasibility of the integration of education and training through promotion of the GETC as envisaged within the NQF discourse?" Focusing on problematic educational policy implementation in South Africa, the study also attempts to examine causes for the disparity between intended policies and implemented policies.

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Green, Susan. "Effect of mental training techniques on knowledge and performance of volleyball skills." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/10504.

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This study examined how certain mental training techniques affected skill acquisition and performance of a sports skill (overhand volleyball serve). The uniqueness of the study was the particular population - twelve recreational athletes (versus elite athletes) with mean age of 43.8. The subjects were divided into two groups with measures taken on three different occasions - pre-test, mid-test and post-test. Group 1 received the Mental Training Program (MT) and engaged in physical practice during the first half of the experiment, while Group 2 engaged in physical practice only. Group 2 then ad

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