PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION FOR COLLEGE STUDENT LEARNING OF MANEUVERING BOARD SOLUTIONS; I. SMALL STEP VERSUS 'CONDENSED' EXPLANATION CHAPTERS.
Abstract
Completion time for two types of programmed instruction in maneuvering board solutions of relative motion problems was compared using two groups of 10 male college freshmen equated on aptitude. Linear explanation chapters in the first type ('small step') consisted of small, repetitive frames, while the linear explanation chapters in the second type ('condensed') consisted of large frames presenting the same information. The instructional pattern in the two equivalent texts consisted of an explanation chapter followed by a 'practice,' or problem-working, chapter. The condensed program was found to require over three hours less reading time for the explanation chapters, a statistically significant difference over 30 per cent, with no reduction in final examination score. It was concluded that small step explanations of maneuvering board solution methods are unnecessary for personnel of college aptitude. Further study of varying types of condensed programmed maneuvering board instruction will be required to determine the best type from the standpoint of time saved for use with Naval officer candidates or beginners. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0665667
Entities
People
- John K. Meyer
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center