Front-End Analyses of Three Navy Electrical/Electronics Technical Schools in the Model Schools Program

Abstract

Front-end analyses were conducted at three electrical/electronics Model A schools. Structured interviews identified aspects of A school training that impact on student performance. These interviews with administrators, faculty, and students provided information about: (1) facilities, (2) instructor preparation and performance, (3) training methods, materials, and methodologies, and (4) student abilities, motivation, and performance deficiencies. High failure-rate tests and test items and the uncommon vocabulary words associated with high failure-rate test items were identified and documented for segments of the course associated with deficiencies in student performance. Analysis of responses to a Study Factors Survey associated a variety of study factors with test performance. The five study factors with the greatest number of significant correlations with achievement scores were Competition, Concentration, Memorization, Motivation, and Questioning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA239664

Entities

People

  • Barbara A. Morris
  • George E. Seymour
  • Josephine M. Randel
  • Ray E. Main

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attrition
  • Competition
  • Computer Programs
  • Databases
  • Deficiencies
  • Education
  • Electronics
  • Instructors
  • Materials
  • Military Requirements
  • Motivation
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Training
  • Vocabulary

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • STEM Education

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics