Lecture Utilized as the Primary Method of Instruction in the Marine Corps

Abstract

"The one long lecture remains the mainstay of almost every educational institution and conference. This is akin to transport by horse, herbal medicine, or astronomy by binoculars. They all work to a degree, but are hopelessly limited." Isn't it true that the majority of Marines refer to the above stated method of instruction as "death via power point" and dread it's use? Why then does the Marine Corps continue to utilize this method and even abuse it by using it over and over for hours at a time. Simply said, there are more effective proven methods to educate students and the Marine Corps should adapt to and utilize these methods as their primary methods to achieve and maximize the potential for learning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 20, 2009
Accession Number
ADA509952

Entities

People

  • J. N. Philpot

Organizations

  • Marine Corps Combat Development Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Base Lines
  • Combat Operations
  • Education
  • General Officers
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Learning
  • Marine Corps
  • Motivation
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Thinking
  • Training
  • United States

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