Developing Training Packages

Abstract

Accountability in education has challenged special educators to examine closer their methods for educating teachers. The concept of self contained packaged inservice and preservice training programs offers an alternative to traditional methods of instruction. Major considerations in package development are discussed, along with implications for education.

CLASS: A standardized in-class program for acting-out children: II. Field test evaluations.

“…However, to achieve these goals, behavioral technology may have to be "packaged" for implementation by relatively unsophisticated personnel in school settings. Further, such packaged programs should contain not only the basic intervention procedures necessary for addressing children's learning and behavioral problems but also procedures for training school personnel in their correct implementation (Tyler, 1973).…”