Instructional Strategies for Training Men of High and Low Aptitude.

Abstract

The report deals with research conducted to provide information that can be used to improve training of men of widely differing aptitudes, especially for the Army's high-density combat support Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs). The research involved (a) a series of laboratory studies, using systematic manipulation of learning variables, and (b) a strategy of optimization applied in an operational setting, testing out promising guidelines. As in previous studies, major differences were observed in the performance of high and low aptitude groups, with the greatest differences in tasks making more cognitive demands and the least in tasks using manipulative motor skills. For low aptitude men, arrangements that maximize personal interaction during instruction were generally best. High aptitude men can learn many tasks themselves, given the minimum information, directions, and standards. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0760408

Entities

People

  • Hilton M. Bialek
  • John E. Taylor
  • Robert N. Hauke

Organizations

  • Human Resources Research Organization

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Support
  • High Density
  • Instructions
  • Learning
  • Military Occupational Specialties
  • Motor Skills
  • Optimization
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Standards
  • Training
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.