NAVY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
Assessment strategy is a systemic process designed to measure
the effectiveness of the command's training program. It should
be used as a tool to improve the training provided to increase
efficiency through the elimination of waste. Assessment is
normally divided into internal and external assessments.
Internal assessment. Feedback gathered about the course on
a regularly scheduled basis. This information is used to
make improvements to training. Examples include:
Testing Programs
Instructor Evaluation Program
Student Critique Program
Training Quality Indicators
Training Analysis Reviews
Review of Safety Requirements
FCR
External assessment. Feedback gathered by individuals or
groups of individuals outside the course. This information
is not gathered as frequently as the internal feedback data
but is also used to make improvements to the training. The
primary tool available to collect this data is the Human
Performance Requirements Review (Aviation, Surface Warfare,
and Submarine).
NOTE: Internal assessment programs will be discussed in
Sections 1 through 5 in this chapter. External
assessment programs will be discussed in Section 6 of
this chapter.
SECTION 1 - TESTING PROGRAM
1.1. Testing Program. The testing program for a course is
designed to evaluate the student's ability to perform the
objectives of the course. This section will provide policy for
the implementation of a testing program and lists the
responsibilities for ensuring the program is adhered to. At a
minimum, the testing programs should achieve the following
goals:
Measurement of a student's achievement of the Learning
Objectives, at the appropriate level (Apprentice,
Journeyman, Master).
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