A Technique for Choosing Cost-effective Instructional Delivery Systems
A Technique for Choosing Cost-effective Instructional Delivery Systems

Author: United States. Navy. Training Analysis and Evaluation Group

Publisher:

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13:

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This report presents a technique for choosing cost-effective instructional delivery systems for proposed training programs. It is the Training Effectiveness, Cost Effectiveness Prediction (TECEP) technique. It provides an orderly approach for the skilled training system designer to use in making delivery system choices during the conceptual design phase. A three-step procedure is described in which training objectives are classified and organized into groups, appropriate learning strategies are defined for each group, media capable of supporting these strategies are identified, and the costs of alternative forms of training are projected. With this information, optimum delivery system choices can be made. Reference materials are provided to aid the training system designer in carrying out this process. Included are a list of 12 types of learning algorithms and the class of learning objectives each supports, separate tables for choosing instructional delivery systems for each algorithm, and a cost model for comparing the value of resources required by alternative delivery systems. A Fortran IV program listing of the cost model is included.

An Instructional Management Guide to Cost Effective Decision Making
An Instructional Management Guide to Cost Effective Decision Making

Author: Robert H. Pearson

Publisher:

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of the study is to identify the differences in the cost-effectiveness analysis methods so that the most appropriate one could be selected as a decision-assisting aid for instructional management. The principal phases of the study are organized to explore and identify what cost-effectiveness methods are being used; to identify and examine the differences among the methods in an analytical framework; and, to determine the criteria to be used in selecting the most appropriate cost-effectiveness method for instructional decision-making. The emphasis of the study is on the performance of cost-effectiveness analysis as a service in support of the decision-making process by someone other than the instructional management. The descriptive detail provided in the study is such that an analyst with moderate experience could perform the indicated activities. The results of study suggest that cost-effectiveness analysis provides answers by a systematic process which is reproduceable and accessible to critical examination. On the other hand, cost-effectiveness analysis cannot be a substitute for judgment in decision-making by inductive reasoning which is fully documented. It is believed that use of instructional cost-effectiveness will enhance the possibility that a decision will result in the selection of the better (or best) alternative.

Education and Training for Work
Education and Training for Work

Author: Clifton P. Campbell

Publisher: R&L Education

Published: 1996-08-28

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1461663520

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Provides vocational educators with knowledge to prepare students for current workplace conditions.