Improving Learning Persistence of Military Personnel by Enhancing Motivation in a Technical Training Program.

Authors :: Whitehill, Betty V.
McDonald, Barbara A.
Source :: Simulation & Gaming. Sep 1993 24(3):294-313.
Publication Year :: 1993
Abstract: Describes a study that investigated the effect of motivational variables on task persistence and performance in Navy technical training by giving students problems in a self-paced computer simulation game or drill with variable or fixed payoff points. Student responses to an evaluation questionnaire are discussed. (14 references) (LRW)

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1046-8781
Volume :: 24
Issue :: 3
Database :: ERIC
Journal :: Simulation & Gaming
Publication Type :: Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :: EJ493388
Document Type :: Opinion Papers<br />Reports - Research<br />Journal Articles

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