ARI (Army Research Institute) Research in Basic Skills Education: An Overview

摘要

The Army provides basic academic and English language instruction to enlisted soldiers to enhance their proficiency in military duties. Since 1980, Army Research Institute has conducted major research and development to (1) evaluate Army basic skills programs; (2) apply adult basic skills methodology to Army education, (3) disseminate education research findings, and (4) explore the value of technology in Army education. These efforts have had a major impact on Army education, and some products are being considered for application to nonmilitary vocational and education programs. Keywords: Adult education, Job skills, Basic skills, English language skills, Program evaluation, Learning strategies, Educational technology. (sdw)