Techniques and practices in the training of digital operator skills
By: Bruce C. Leibrecht, Gregory A. Goodwin, Richard L. Wampler, ... (et. al.).
Contributors: Goodwin, Gregory A.; Wampler, Richard L.
Series: Research report -- 1878; Research report (U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences) -- 1878.
Publisher: U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Arlington, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 42
Subjects: Soldiers; Training of; Technology; Military aspects
Description: "This report presents research on classroom training practices in Army Battle Command System courses.  The investigation examined a sample of institutional courses using observation and classification techniques.  Three learning theories--behaviorist, cognitive, and constructivist--guided the collection and analysis of data.  Cognitive and behaviorist training techniques were observed somewhat more frequently than constructivist techniques.  The frequency of training techniques depended on the type of course (operator vs. leader orientation), instructor style, and progression across days.  The discussion offers potential improvements i the areas of training techniques, program of instruction, training environment, and instructional innovation.  The report is intended for use by training designers and developers , digital trainers, and training managers working in institutional settings"--P. i.
Notes: "September 2007."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-41).

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Final ; August 2005 to March 2007.

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