Research on Self Directed Learning to Meet Job Performance Requirements

Abstract

Research was conducted primarily in two areas of cognitive strategies for on-the-job training (OJT). The first area was the development and testing of a training system to improve selectivity in text processing in order to improve performance during OJT. The second area was the exploration of text type effects on learning from text. Preliminary results from this research suggest that learning from text may be measurably improved through the application of text processing techniques appropriate to the type of text being read. In addition to producing computer programs for training in selective text processing, the BTL staff also produced four technical reports, two chapters in books, and three papers for professional meetings.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA067780

Entities

People

  • Allen Munro
  • Douglas M. Towne

Organizations

  • University of Southern California

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • California
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer-Aided Instruction
  • Computers
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Instructions
  • Job Training
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Students
  • Text Processing
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • United States
  • Universities

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  • Library and Information Science
  • Occupational Health and Safety.
  • STEM Education