Title

Increasing Efficiency in Military Learning: Theoretical Considerations and Practical Applications

Authors

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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