Instruction: Theoretical and Applied PerspectivesRonna F. Dillon, James Pellegrino Instruction highlights the ongoing research of military and academic communities--research aimed at developing new approaches in the instruction of complex intellectual processes and skills. Representative work includes learning procedural tasks and learning text comprehension processes in various environments such as computer-managed instructional settings. A variety of technological factors relevant to developing training materials for computerized environments is also presented. In addition, new domains such as learning map interpretation skills are included. This major collaborative effort was supported by the Navy Personnel Research and Development Center in San Diego, California. |
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... require the performance of a procedure on a system or device to accomplish a goal that is external to that system or device . The system or device is used as a tool to achieve that goal and is the means by which the task goal is ...
... require supplemental functional explanations . A simple linear presentation of executable steps does not explain how the steps of the task are related to the functioning of the device or system . However , for certain types of ...
... require highly developed interpretational skills . A radar scope , for example , displays a three - dimensional environment in two dimensions with abstract symbols for various types of threats , enemy targets , and other information ...
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Cognitive Factors in Learning and Retention of Procedural Tasks | 47 |
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Instruction: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives Ronna F. Dillon,James Pellegrino No preview available - 1991 |