FOURTEEN EFFORTS TO ORGANIZE AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON HUMAN LEARNING, TRANSFER, AND RETENTION ARE SUMMARIZED AND EVALUATED ON SIX CRITERIA--BEHAVIORAL SIGNIFICANCE OF CATEGORIES, SCOPE, OBJECTIVITY AND RELIABILITY OF CATEGORIES, PROGNOSIS FOR THE SYSTEM, LOGICAL STRUCTURE, AND HEURISTIC VALUE OF THE SYSTEM. ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO OTHER SOURCES OF…

This paper provides an overview of the cognitive process analysis of tasks used to measure aptitude and intelligence. As an illustration of this approach, performance on inductive reasoning tasks such as series extrapolation and analogy problems is considered in terms of the factors that contribute to item difficulty and individual differences in…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY WAS TO IDENTIFY CLUSTERS OF TASKS PERFORMED BY A COMPREHENSIVE SAMPLE OF OFFICE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FIVE OFFICE-SIZE CATEGORIES IN 12 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATIONS IN WASHINGTON STATE. QUESTIONNAIRES LISTING 599 OFFICE TASKS AND VALIDATED BY INTERVIEWS WITH 286 OFFICE WORKERS AND SUPERVISORS AND BY A JURY OF…

An analysis of survey responses from a sample of dietetic technicians on competency characteristics for their occupation is presented in this document. (Dietetic technician is one of seventeen occupation groups included in this research.) The competencies are reported in five categories: (1) those competencies selected by the respondents from a…

An analysis of survey responses from a sample of registered nurses on competency characteristics for their occupation is presented in this document. (Registered nurse is one of seventeen occupation groups included in this research.) The competencies are reported in five categories: (1) those competencies selected by the respondents from a list of…

A conceptual framework for instructional design is introduced which includes three major components: task analysis (involving dimensions such as objectives, skills, and subject matter structure), learner analysis (concerned with variables such as age, population, and group characteristics), and means analysis (involving the selection of…

This research report addresses two questions: Does CAI provide a suitable and acceptable medium for delivering Training Extension Course (TEC) materials to field units? Can Army lesson developers feasibly be trained to convert self-paced, audio-visual materials into CAI format and easily update such materials? The approach used was to convert six…

This state of the art paper focuses on the skills and competencies needed by teachers working with severely handicapped children. Analyzed are the applications of behavior principles, systematic program building (task analysis), and instructional procedures to the acquisition of such basic skills as self-feeding and walking. Noted is the…

Although the volunteers' guide is intended primarily to outline the functions and tasks of the adult and youth volunteers in 4-H clubs, it also provides helpful outlines of support tasks for citizens of the community, sponsors, business and government agencies, and civic and religious agencies. The guide's sections deal with the following topics:…

The report presents a brief summary of the development and application of a taxonomy of undergraduate pilot training (UPT) tasks and skills. A surface analysis format based on cues, mental actions, and motor actions was developed which described flying tasks in terms of the sequential elements within each task. A set of classification rules was…

This training guide has been developed for use by staff members of the U.S. Marine Corps, Office of Manpower Utilization in their preparation for Task Analysis projects, the first step in a research program aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the Marine Corps' manpower management program. The guide is designed to provide basic orientation to…

This is the first in a series of five training manuals developed for use by the U.S. Marine Corps Office of Manpower Utilization (OMU) in its Task Analysis (TA) program. It is designed for trainers of OMU staff members assigned to the TA program, a research effort requiring interpersonal and research competence. Objectives of the manual are: (1)…

The checklists identify the responsibilities of the technical director, course coordinator, monitor, and instructor in setting up a training program for the National Highway Institute. The definitions and responsibilities for each role are specified. The checklists for each role specify tasks to be completed and provide space in which to note…

A new, more specific language for describing work activities, based upon the duty module (clusters of tasks that tend to go together occupationally and organizationally in meaningful ways) is being designed for the Army. The purpose is to improve communications between resource and requirement planners and program operators. The paper proposes two…

A 20-task learning hierarchy for subtraction of fractions was deductively derived using Gagne's task analysis. To test this analysis empirically, composite items were written for each level and administered to students in grades 3-6. Test results were analyzed by the Walbesser Technique and Pattern Analysis; the acceptance levels developed by…