NAVMC 1553.1A — Marine Corps Instructional Systems Design/systems Approach To Training And...

NAVMC 1553.1A governs the application of the MCISD/SATE process to Marine Corps formal school curriculum development and unit training management.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 1553.1A
  • Title: MARINE CORPS INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS DESIGN/SYSTEMS APPROACH TO TRAINING AND...
  • Date: 15 Sep 2016
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: Current

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It presents the Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate phases for instructional program development and management. It covers adult learning, assessment instruments, performance-based testing, validation, training-day calculations, and Formal School evaluation planning.

Applies to: This NAVMC is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

Topics covered

  • MCISD/SATE process
  • ADDIE instructional design
  • Adult learning
  • Marine competencies
  • Assessment instruments
  • Performance-based test items
  • Training-day calculations
  • Formal School Evaluation Plan

Questions and answers

What does the MCISD/SATE process address?

MCISD/SATE is a set of comprehensive processes, guidelines, tools, and techniques needed to define and close the gap between current and desired job performance through instructional intervention or sustainment training. (paragraph 3)

What phases does the MCISD/SATE instructional development process use?

To illustrate instructional program development from start to finish, the five phases of the MCISD/SATE process are presented sequentially in this handbook - Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate (ADDIE). (paragraph 4)

How is validation of instructional materials conducted?

Validation is a process for trying out instructional materials and course materials prior to implementation to ensure that mastery of the learning objectives is possible and reasonable.

What happens if instruction does not enable students to achieve mastery?

If the instruction does not enable students to reasonably achieve mastery, it should be revised until it does.

What training time must be accounted for in course calculations?

All time (academic and non-academic) related to training, must be accounted for in training days and, consequently, in the calendar days of the course. (paragraph 3)

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