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Workplace Learning and Staff Performance Enhancement

NIC is committed to improving correctional agencies' internal capacity to enhance workplace learning and staff performance (i.e. training assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation).

The resources and guides provided on this page are designed for:
  • Training directors/coordinators
  • Trainers
  • Curriculum developers
  • Adjunct/part-time trainers
  • Field training officers
  • Anyone responsible for training in a correctional agency

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Recommended Reading

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2010
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Workplace Learning Annotated Bibliography
National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Aurora, CO).
The use of workplace learning in “building your organization into a dynamic and flexible one, capable of meeting contemporary challenges” is addressed (p. 2). Sixty-seven annotated citations are grouped according to what workplace learning is, its importance, how to implement it, and how workplace learning has been implemented.... Read More
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24 pages

Related Resources

Date Title Type
1989
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Competency Profile of Correctional Trainer
National Institute of Corrections National Academy of Corrections (Boulder, CO).
The Correctional Trainer develops, implements, and coordinates training programs for staff within the criminal justice system. This DACUM profile provides a brief outline of the duties and tasks of a Correctional Trainer.... Read More
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3 p.
2003
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Building New Employee Success with an Effective Field Training Officer (FTO) Program [Videoconference Held August 20, 2003]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This program explores the development of a formal new employee on-the-job (OTJ) program based on a corrections-specific FTO model. This broadcast covers:
  • Assessing the current FTO program;
  • The FTO task-specific format;
  • Developing FTO models;
  • Conducting proficiency tests;
  • And the formal FTO teaching process.
  • Several demonstrations of the FTO format and teaching process are also included. This DVD can be used in conjunction with NIC accession nos. 019008 and 020603.... Read More

  • 1 DVD (133 min.)
    1993
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    Bridging the Gap: Winning Administration's Support for Training
    National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Academy. Northeast Regional Field Coordinators (N.P.).
    Designed specifically for correctional trainers from all areas of corrections, this twenty-four-hour seminar instructs participants in the development of a strategic action plan that will link training with agency needs. Communication styles, individual and organizational change theory, and social marketing are topics discussed. The manual contains lesson plans and a participant's guide. The seminar was held in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, September 14-16, 1993.... Read More
    PDF
    ca. 100 p.
    1994
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    Bloom's Taxonomy and Performance Objectives [Lesson Plan]
    By Bergeron, Renee. National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
    This lesson plan outlines a course to instruct participants on the development and writing of performance objectives, and on the utilization of Bloom's Taxonomy of Cognitive Behaviors. The lesson plan provides presentation materials including guided activities to direct participants through the processes. Several activity forms are included in this plan.... Read More
    PDF
    25 p.
    1999
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    Training for Trainers: Managing Youthful Offenders in Adult Institutions [Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual]
    National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
    Training for those individuals who educate agency/institutional staff on how to design and develop effective systems to manage young offenders is provided during this 36-hour course. This curriculum contains sections regarding: orientation and introduction; foundations of adolescent development; curriculum overview; tools and techniques -- parts I and II; student presentations; and implementation planning.... Read More
    ZIP
    2 v. (v. 1 - 206 p., v. 2 - 164 p.)
    2003
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    Nuts and Bolts of the Curriculum Development Process
    National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
    An overview of the curriculum development process is presented. The following sections comprise this document: needs assessment; the planning session and content development; content development; pilot delivery and revision; the completed curriculum package; and budget estimates for each step of the process. This overview can be used with the document "Designing Learner Centered Instruction" (NIC Accession no. 018534).... Read More
    PDF
    10 p.
    2004
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    Foundation Skills for Trainers: 32-Hour Training Program [Videoconference Held March 22-25, 2004]
    National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
    This 32-hour program willl help participants develop the preparation, presentation, and platform delivery skills needed to conduct training using established curricula. Focus areas include the needs and characteristics of adult learners, learning styles, the role of the correctional trainer, managing a learner-centered training environment, asking and responding to questions, facilitating lesson plans, teaching to performance objectives, and basic teaching methods.... Read More
    VIDEO
    3 DVDs + 1 CD
    1984
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    Developing and Managing Part-time Trainers, Pts. 1 and 2
    By Katsampes, Paul. National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). National Institute of Corrections National Academy of Corrections (Boulder, CO); National Institute of Corrections National Academy of Corrections Outreach Program (Boulder, CO).
    Contents: Part 1: The Manager's Role--Part 2: The Trainer's Role.... Read More
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    1987
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    Comprehensive Integrated Crisis Defusion Instructor Training Program
    By Schwartz, Jeffrey A.; Schwartz, Cynthia B.. National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). Hawaii Dept. of Corrections (Honolulu, HI).
    The purpose of this project is to develop a curriculum that will be used to instruct correctional staff in a variety of non-violent alternatives for dealing with potentially violent inmate situations.... Read More
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    110 p.
    2003
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    Designing Learner Centered Instruction
    By Gurnell, Betty; LeMaster, Leslie. National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC). National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
    A seven-step process for developing and designing a training program according to the ITIP (instructional theory into practice) format is described. Curriculum developers will be taught to create programs that will: teach state-of-the-art information and skills based upon needs assessment analysis; employ learner-centered technologies; help participants succeed with realistic performance objectives; facilitate the transfer of learning to the job setting; promote consistency between training prog... Read More
    PDF
    20 p.
    1992
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    Quality Through Teamwork
    National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). New York State Dept. of Correctional Services (Albany, NY).
    Taught by experienced trainers from correctional facilities, this course brings teamwork training from the business community into correctional services. Designed for administrators and staff alike, this three-day program includes lectures, role-playing, demonstrations, and exercises designed to encourage people to think and act as a team. The course also attempts to improve the participants' communication skills and decision-making abilities. The training package includes a one-volume, loose-le... Read More
    PDF
    54 p.
    1994
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    THINK
    National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC). Wisconsin Dept. of Corrections (Madison, WI).
    The focus of the Cognitive Interventions Program is to change the criminal behavior of offenders by motivating them to change themselves. Cognitive change is self-change. This program is divided into four phases. Phase I - Orientation: This phase is designed to teach the basic concepts and techniques of cognitive change. Phase II - The Change Process: In this phase offenders use techniques of cognitive self-observation (Thinking Reports, Journals, Problem and Hassle Logs) to identify thei... Read More
    PDF
    148 p.

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