Accession Number:

AD0481386

Title:

UTILIZATION OF PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION IN NAVAL SHIPBOARD TRAINING PROGRAMS

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Personal Author(s):

• Edwards, Donald L.

Report Date:

1964-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

66.0

Abstract:

The technique of programmed instruction as a tool of learning has made phenomenal advances during the past few years. A great deal has been written about this instructional technique, its advantages and its limitations. This paper attempts to answer the question, Can programmed instruction be of value as a tool in the shipboard training and education program. A general discussion of basic theories of learning, history and development of programmed instruction, and types of programs and machines is presented. This forms the basis for a discussion of this learning technique and its application in the fleet. A chronological review of developments in the Navy and current utilization in the fleet is given. It is concluded that programmed instruction can make a major contribution toward achieving a more efficient shipboard training and education program. Several areas of possible application are suggested.

Descriptors:

• *NAVAL TRAINING
• *PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION
• CONDITIONED RESPONSE
• EDUCATION
• LEARNING
• LEARNING MACHINES
• MOTIVATION
• SHIPBOARD
• STIMULATION(PHYSIOLOGY)
• TEACHING MACHINES
• TEACHING METHODS
• TRAINING FILMS

Subject Categories:

• Humanities and History

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE