NTL Record

Title Developing Performance-Based Assessments of Mariner Proficiency
Record ID 14445
Personal Name
Creator
McCallum, M. C.; Forsythe, A. M.; Smith, M. W.; Nunnenkamp, J. M.; Sandberg, G. R.
Corporate Creator United States. Coast Guard
Publisher United States. Coast Guard
Publication Date 20010200
Language English
Abstract The present study explored the requirements for developing and documenting performance-based assessments that would conform to the amended Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code. The study had two major objectives: (1) specify and refine a method for developing performance-based assessments of mariner proficiency; and (2) develop an assessment for Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) operator proficiency. A five-step method for developing performance-based assessments of mariner proficiency was created on the basis of a review of STCW requirements and the Instructional Systems Development literature, then applied in the development of an ARPA operator proficiency assessment. Overall, the proposed assessment development method was found to be useful in guiding the development of an objective and valid set of performance-based assessment procedures. It was recommended that future efforts be directed toward refinement of the method, development of additional assessment examples, and development of practical guidance and training for the maritime community.
Rosap ID dot:2114
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/2114
TRT Terms Performance tests; Refining; Shipboard personnel; Education and training; Certification; Training
General Subjects Instructional materials; Plotting; Proficiency; Radar trainers; Refining; Skills; Stcw(Seafarers training certification and watchkeeping); Teaching methods; Training management; Transfer of training
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Availability Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/14000/14400/14445/ADA390929.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository