A Cognitive Skills Research Framework for Complex Operational Environments
Abstract
The future operating environment is expected to be increasingly complex and ambiguous, requiring Soldiers to develop and grow their cognitive proficiency and expertise across the span of their careers. This report lays a foundation for addressing the complex cognitive skills Soldiers will need to perform effectively in future operations. We used an iterative process of literature review and analysis to produce a definition of complex cognitive skill and a framework that synthesizes research and theory on the acquisition of proficiency and expertise in complex cognitive skill. The framework, called the Complex Cognitive Skills Research Framework (CCSRF), depicts learning and proficiency acquisition as an adaptation process whereby knowledge and skills become increasingly adapted to the work and work environment and increasingly integrated to form more complex cognitive skills. The framework is intended to facilitate the assessment of complex cognitive skills and the development of curricula that support career-long proficiency and expertise development. These findings are expected to help researchers and training developers create training for Soldiers who must operate proficiently in complex operational environments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1091744
Entities
People
- Dar-wei Chen
- Elizabeth R. Uhl
- Gregory A. Burbelo
- Kelly Neville
- Lauren Massey
- Paul N. Blankenbeckler
- Sean L. Normand
- Tyree Cowell
Organizations
- Northrop Grumman