CNATRAINST 1500.4F CH-1
17 November 1999
CHAPTER IV
ACADEMIC TRAINING
400. GENERAL. The primary function of academic instruction in
the NATRACOM is to ensure student retention of high quality, up-
to-date material that directly supports training in aircraft and
simulators. This objective can only be achieved if curriculum
developers use an approved, systematic approach to developing and
modifying training curricula. Therefore, all curriculum managers
within NATRACOM are directed to use NAVEDTRA 130 series as a
guide to develop, maintain and administer academic instructional
materials. A testing program shall be used that will evaluate
student progress and determine whether or not each student is
qualified for subsequent training.
401. ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION. Academic instruction conducted in
the NATRACOM uses a multi-media approach heavily weighted toward
hard-scheduled, group-paced lectures augmented by home study
assignments, individually paced computer based courseware, audio
and video tapes, and training films. Computer Based Training
(CBT) is also a primary method of teaching aircraft systems and
procedures. Primary references include NATOPS manuals, OPNAVINST
3710.7R, Department of Defense (DOD) flight information
publications (FLIP) and other real world reference publications.
Time-to-train computations will include scheduled
classroom/laboratory instructor contact hours, audiovisual
programs, and tests but will not include home study or remedial
study periods.
402. LEARNING CENTER. TRAWINGs and NAVAVSCOLSCOM shall ensure
learning centers are established, maintained, and located,
preferably at the local training department, in training unit
spaces. Learning centers are considered to be a most vital
component of the academic and flight support programs. They
should be open for use during working hours and contain a log so
that students can record the time, duration of use and Visual
Information (VI) productions viewed. Learning centers should
contain as minimum equipment; individual study carrels configured
for instructional media components. Additionally, a qualified
instructor should be available to assist students utilizing the
center.
403. EXAMS. Test administered in the NATRACOM will consist of
examinations based on the objectives of the course. Examinations
shall be included in the Master Course Schedule and administered
in accordance with the testing plan prepared for each course.
Examinations will be prepared, printed, and distributed by the
course curriculum model manager. There shall be at least three
versions of each examination, administered randomly or as
disseminated by CNATRA. The minimum criterion for successful
completion of examinations is 80 percent correct.
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