Readability Grade Levels of Selected Navy Technical School Curricula.

Abstract

The curriculums of 11 Navy technical schools were surveyed for readability. Samples from courses with high throughput, academic attrition, and setback rates were analyzed using the computer readability editing System (CRES). Results showed a moderately high correlation between readability grade level and setback rates (r = .49). Schools which embody high technology (such as Electronics Technician A School and Advanced First Term Avionics) showed both high readability and high setback rates. Mean readability grade levels ranged from 12.6 for the Electroincs Technician A School down to 8.1 for the Machinery Repairman A School. This study supports requirements set forth in OPNAV Instruction 1510.11, Enlisted Fundamental Skills Training, to help the Chief of Naval Education and Training plan for appropriate fundamental skills training interventions to upgrade basic competencies in support of military operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA125862

Entities

People

  • J. Peter Kincaid
  • J. W. Losa
  • James A. Aagard

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Communication Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Human Resources
  • Instructions
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • Personnel Management
  • Strategic Weapons
  • Students
  • Training
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics