The National Center for Rural Education Research Networks (NCRERN) seeks to increase opportunity for rural students through the power of actionable data and evidence. NCRERN partners with networks of rural school districts to generate and evaluate strategies for improving student outcomes. For more information about NCRERN's work, see the…

This report presents an early glimpse into the technical complexities of migrating the Department of Defense (DoD) towards a competency-based educational system in support of the next generation of talent management/talent development to maximize readiness. The report also provides information on the Competency & Credential work to date by the…

Language-related Study Abroad (SA) experiences can be catalysts for learner transformation in the areas of cognition, socialization, and/or affect by virtue of the location and experience. An Open Architecture Curriculum Design (OACD) framework can support, promote, and enhance such transformation, as evidenced in eight programs for young adults,…

Purpose: Apprenticeships in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, which operate under the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP), now account for about 20 percent of all registered apprentices in the USA. The purpose of this paper is to draw on interviews and focus groups to examine the strengths and limitations of USMAP,…

Supporting adult learners as they complete their postsecondary certificates and degrees is essential to meeting the state's educational attainment goals and the employment needs of students and Washington employers. Students come to college with skills and knowledge acquired through work, military, and other experiences. Awarding academic credit…

Seligman responds to the comments made about the January 2011 "American Psychologist" "Special Issue on Comprehensive Soldier Fitness" (CSF). Seligman proposed an entire issue of on the topic of CSF to encourage psychologists to come to the aid of our government, and he urges psychologists not to be discouraged by this tactic.…

A job standard contains criteria for performing a task in actual work conditions. A training standard takes into consideration the training conditions (resources, equipment, instructor) and may be less rigorous. Trainers should understand the difference and know when to use each. (SK)

Describes three military occupations that are also found in civilian life and the training programs for them, discusses enlistment options and military commitments in general, and sketches some educational programs available in the military. (JOW)

This report presents a research plan to guide the determination of the empirical relationship between level of maintenance training simulator fidelity and training effectiveness. Chapter I describes data collection and analysis activities undertaken to provide guidance for fidelity decision making by the training simulator development community.…

An evaluation of the usability, effectiveness, and acceptance in a job environment was performed on a general purpose simulator using a simulation of a radar system. General purpose simulators permit sharing of a programable capacity among simulations, thus providing economical hands-on training and training not usually economically available by…

The purpose of the simulated maintenance task environment is to provide a means for training and job performance testing of the flight line weapon control systems mechanic/technician for the F-111A aircraft. It provides practice in flight line equipment checkout, troubleshooting, and removal and replacement of line replaceable units in the…

The methodology and results of cost-effectiveness evaluations of computer based instruction used in military training are discussed. Methodological issues center on decisions about what cost elements and what effectiveness measures should be included, and how they should be combined. Preliminary results suggest that, in general, computer based…

The training manual is designed to prepare Naval personnel for advancement in the Legalman rating and for providing quality legal service to Navy personnel. Chapter 1 discusses the specific requirements of the rating, the responsibilities of the petty officer, the Navy advancement system, and the assignment possibilities for Legalmen. Chapters…

Developed and illustrated a technique depicting the fit between training curriculum content and job performance requirements for three Coast Guard schools. Generated a listing of tasks which receive undue emphasis in training, tasks not being taught, and tasks instructors intend to train, but which course graduates are unable to perform.…

A catalog lists programed instruction material for military tasks that has been developed by the U.S. Navy. Part one of the catalog lists programed material alphabetically by subject area. Information provided for each program includes title, classification, identification code to be used when requesting copies of the program, population for whom…