Grouped versus Individualized Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) Training for Military Communications
Abstract
A series of studies that investigated the effectiveness of a computer based instruction (CBI) courseware for training Military Communications to 19K BNCOC (Basic noncommissioned Officer's Course) students was conducted at the Army Research Institute's Fort Knox Field Unit. This investigation also examines the instructional potentials of packed or grouped (i.e., several students at a terminal) versus individualized CBI training. Sixty-nine soldiers (NCO's, E4 to E6) participated in three studies in which CBI training was provided in Military Communications. Studies 1 and 2 involved examining differences in soldiers' learning on a BNCOC performance test as function of the CBI courseware and as a function of grouped versus individualized CBI training. The third study examined the viability of having the BNCOC instructors implement this courseware and the viability of using group CBI training in a regular 19K BNCOC class. This investigation's findings have shown that this CBI courseware is effective for training 19K BNCOC students in Military Communications and that grouped CBI training appears to be perferable to individualized CBI training for this courseware. Keywords: Computer-aided instruction, Military training, Microcomputers, Group training methods.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 26, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA182171
Entities
People
- Theodore M. Shlechter
Organizations
- U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences