Individual and Team Performance Assessment
Research Mission Statement
Assessing training programs, individual and team performance, and the cognitive strategies and process underlying skill acquisition.
Our Research Focus
This laboratory performs lab and field research to identify the cognitive strategies and processes underlying skill acquisition through training. It evaluates the efficiency and efficacy of training programs, processes, and/or paradigms on the development and enhancement of skills performance required in aviation occupations. Furthermore, it investigates methods for measurement of individual and team performance to support programmatic evaluation of training curricula and innovations for aviation technical, administrative, and managerial personnel.
The lab conducts scientific evaluations of the processes and outcomes of aviation training and development programs and determines their utility in achieving agency and National Airspace System (NAS) operational objectives. Results will enable the agency to enhance the administrative and technical competence of individuals and work teams and thereby promote system effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
Laboratory and field research is performed to (a) identify the cognitive strategies and processes underlying skill acquisition through training, and (b) measure job performance competencies and related knowledge, skills, and abilities that determine individual and workteam safety, efficiency and effectiveness. Assessment measures of individual and team performance are developed to determine effects of advancing technologies applied in the work setting. Development of measures to evaluate team training is ongoing.
