Navy Instructional Methods and Training Administration

Vocabulary flashcards covering Blended Learning methods, safety and repetition types, Navy School Testing Program procedures, Academic Review Boards, and curriculum modification types.

Blended Learning Method

A training method that allows the Navy to take advantage of both the standardization and techniques of TBT and the expertise of a certified instructor.

Blended Learning Primary Applications

The instructional areas primarily taught using Blended Learning: Concepts, Attitudes, Processes, and Motor skills.

Affective Domain Questions

Questions used during a debrief that provide an opportunity for the class to discuss their reaction to the material.

General Questions (Debrief)

Small group discussion questions where small groups are asked to discuss and present what they learned.

Single Student Repetition

A repetition type where one student is asked to repeat the skill in front of the class.

Group Performance Repetition

A repetition type where a small group is selected to perform the skill simultaneously under close supervision.

Coach-Pupil Repetition

A repetition type where students are divided into pairs; one student observes as the coach while the other performs as the pupil, swapping roles after a certain amount of proficiency is achieved.

Progress Tests

Skill and knowledge assessments administered after every 40-50 periods of instruction.

Navy School Testing Program Purpose

To ensure a quality testing program is implemented to effectively assess the trainee's achievement of learning objectives.

KTAGs

Guides providing detailed procedures for preparing the test area, administrating the test, securing the test, grading, and managing test takers when needed.

Difficulty Index ($P$)

A calculation of the difficulty of a test item calculated as $P = Nc / N$.

Class Test Remediation

A test review conducted immediately following each test to discuss frequently missed areas and answer questions while refraining from reviewing specific test items and answers.

Academic Review Board (ARB) Convening Requirement

A board convened at all A and C school training activities only when initial measures (academic counseling, remediation, or an initial setback resulting from counseling) have failed to improve trainee performance.

ARB Composition

The required board membership consisting of a Chairman, Recorder, International Military Student Officer (IMSO), and other staff members, including at least one certified instructor in the area of trainee difficulty.

Curriculum Change Requests (CCR)

A document submitted upon discovering a course problem that provides a detailed description to be examined by Instructional System Specialists (ISSs) and discussed at an FCR.

Interim Change

A minor modification to training materials (sometimes as Pen and Ink Changes) addressing typographical/technical errors, instructional issues, safety, or urgent Type Commander directions without altering course mission, objectives, or course length.

Revision

A modification to a course mission statement, course length, or training material that requires additional resources.

Introduction Key Elements

The starting elements of lesson delivery: display topic title, display name/introduce self, read and paraphrase LO, gain learners' attention, explain relevance, motivate learners, stress importance of safety, and provide overview.