Increasing Efficiency in Military Learning: Theoretical Considerations and Practical Applications

    Authors

    J. J. Vogel-Walcutt; T. M. Carper; C. Bowers;D. Nicholson

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Milit. Psychol.

    Keywords

    COGNITIVE LOAD THEORY; SHORT-TERM-MEMORY; INSTRUCTIONAL-DESIGN; ADVANCE; ORGANIZERS; WORKING-MEMORY; METACOGNITIVE AWARENESS; WORKED EXAMPLES; NERVOUS-SYSTEM; INFORMATION; PERFORMANCE; Psychology, Multidisciplinary

    Abstract

    Given the fundamental importance of higher-order cognitive skills for military personnel, increasing learning efficiency during training is paramount. The current article expands upon the state-based information-loss processing model, a comprehensive framework elucidating the processes involved in acquiring higher-order cognitive skills, to enumerate best practices for military training. Emphasis is placed on identifying empirically supported, state-of-the-art learning efficiency strategies and methodologies to address points of information loss throughout the learning process. Implications and pragmatic recommendations for simulation-based military training are discussed.

    Journal Title

    Military Psychology

    Volume

    22

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2010

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    311

    Last Page

    339

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000279848100005

    ISSN

    0899-5605

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