A Job Aid for the Structured Observation of Training
Abstract
This job aid was developed in response to the Army's need for a simple guide for persons whose job is to collect data for evaluating training programs. The job aid structures the manner by which training observers collect their data by telling them what to look for during the conduct of training and testing. Data on the procedures used for training and testing are recorded on pre-printed worksheets that list the observations to be made. The worksheets described in this job aid include the: (1) Training Plan Worksheet, (2) Training Environment Worksheet, (3) Training Observation Worksheet, and (4) Testing Observation Worksheet. For each worksheet, the items comprising the worksheet are identified and defined, and directions are given on how to use the worksheet in observing training. This job aid is one of the four job aids designed to formally evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the training process. The other three job aids in the set are: Research Product 81-15, A Job Aid for the Systematic Evaluation of Lesson Plans, Research Product 81-17, A Job Aid for Modifying Ineffective or Inefficient Training Programs, and Research Product 81- 18, Guidelines for Conducting a Training Program Evaluation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA120773
Entities
People
- Bob G. Witmer
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences