Jul 27, 2016
Murray Goldberg
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Assessment, Multiple Choice, Tips
Introduction In the previous articles of this series (here and here) I began a discussion on the use of multiple choice questions (MCQs) in maritime assessment. Although widely used, MCQ tests are also one of the most highly criticised. However, written carefully and used appropriately as one part of a multidimensional assessment program, MCQs [...]
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Jul 13, 2016
Murray Goldberg
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Assessment
Introduction In my last article I began a discussion of the use of multiple choice questions (MCQs) in maritime assessment. In this, the second article, I now continue the discussion by looking at two aspects to consider when using MCQs: the importance of using them in combination with other assessment techniques, and the [...]
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Jun 29, 2016
Murray Goldberg
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Assessment
Introduction Multiple choice tests are one of the oldest assessment techniques in existence. Yet they are also one of the most highly maligned. Why, then, are they so common in maritime training? Are they effective? The answers to these questions are not as simple as one might hope. However, every maritime [...]
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Jun 15, 2016
Murray Goldberg
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Maritime Training
Introduction There is debate on whether maritime instructors should be required to take training on effective teaching and assessment techniques. Some argue that the industry is over-regulated, while others feel that the quality of training is critical to the maritime industry and instructor training should be better defined and mandatory. Despite the diversity [...]
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Jun 3, 2016
Marine Learning Systems
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Infographic
Training for the maritime has always been complex, but with on-board technology and equipment improving every year and regulations constantly changing, it's become harder and harder to keep up. Are our current training practices sufficient for today's environment? This infographic presents some common statistics surrounding the maritime industry that may effect how operators [...]
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Jun 1, 2016
Murray Goldberg
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Maritime Training, Student-Centered Training
Introduction The term “student-centered learning” is one that many trainers may have not heard before. Yet it is an important training concept, and one that all maritime trainers should understand and consider. Student-centered learning is credited with improving trainee motivation, trainer-trainee relationships, and increasing the trainee’s own responsibility for their training. Many [...]
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