COMPUTER-ASSISTED CLINICAL-TRAINING IN CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORK

Computers are examined as a tool for child and youth care training and education. Needs within the field demand a higher level of training o ver a broader array of knowledge and skills and at a speedier pace. A brief history of computer applications to training and education prece des a discussion of the niche for computer-assisted clinical training within the child and youth care field. Discussion and examples highlig ht conditions for ''well constructed'' computer training that take adv antage of interactivity and multisensory aspects now available. Conclu sions indicate that computer-assisted training is poised to meet child and youth care training needs both by virtue of the availability of h ardware and software and because of demands from the field.