Issues in Psychological Research and Application in Transfer of Training

摘要

This research note is a collection of papers and summary recommendations resulting from a two-day workshop focused on training transfer. Supported by the Army Research Institute, the workshop features presentations by academic, non-academic, and military laboratory scientists on psychological research and applications related to transfer of training. Among the specific topics dealt with are: the development of cognitive simulation models, skills development methods, the need for intelligent job aids, cognitive task analysis, and methods for measuring job performance. Recommendations for further research and applications are provided.