Evaluating the Impacts of Technology Education on Military Maintenance Students

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Title: Evaluating the Impacts of Technology Education on Military Maintenance Students
Language: English
Authors: Jordan, Jeremy D., Curtis, Christopher
Source: Journal of STEM Teacher Education. 2010 47(2):41-64.
Availability: Association for sTEm Teacher Education. Web site: http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/index.html
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 24
Publication Date: 2010
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Armed Forces, Military Training, Motor Vehicles, Equipment Maintenance, Instructional Effectiveness, Student Characteristics, Cognitive Style
Geographic Terms: California
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
ISSN: 2158-6586
Abstract: The United States Air Force (USAF) provides career and technical education (CTE) to a wide variety of specialty career fields. Training airmen to carry out the mission while honoring the USAF core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do is the top priority of military leaders and trainers. Vehicle maintenance is especially important as one minor malfunction could cause multiple injuries and deaths. Vehicle maintainers are thus trained in grueling learning environments and follow arduous regulations to ensure the utmost adherence to standards. This paper presents the findings of a recent study at the Port Hueneme Naval Station in California, home of the technical school of Air Force Vehicle maintenance. The results focus on three specific areas that contribute to performance: student learning preferences, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) scores and other personal characteristics, and a comparison of alternate training aids. (Contains 6 tables and 3 figures.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2011
Accession Number: EJ930125
Database: ERIC
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