Simulator fidelity and training effectiveness: a comprehensive bibliography with selected annotations

Rankin, W.L.; Bolton, Patricia A.; Shikiar, Richard; Saari, Lise M.

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“…Some of these studies indicate that high levels of fidelity can result in negative transfer. Rankin et al (1984aRankin et al ( , 1984b, Su (1984), Jones et al (1985), Alessi (1988), Hays et al (1992), Stewart et al (2008), and several other sources document many instances where either no transfer or negative transfer results from high levels of fidelity. Moreover, the literature also documents many instances in which low fidelity simulators result in higher levels of positive transfer than result from high level fidelity simulators when training the same tasks.…”

Section: Impacts Of Simulator Physical Fidelity On Training Outcomesmentioning

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Technical Basis for Physical Fidelity of NRC Control Room Training Simulators for Advanced Reactors

Minsk¹,

Branch²,

Bates³

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This report provides the technical basis for physical fidelity requirements of simulator technology to train U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff for their duties in upcoming nuclear power reactor control rooms (CRs). It assembles information from published research, expert opinion, review of next-generation CR designs, and a survey of 97 NRC resident inspectors (RI) and operator licensing examiners (OLE) to evaluate training needs, past experience with CR simulator training, and the importance of human-system interface (HSI) systems to the tasks that comprise the CR duties of RIs and OLEs. To provide a foundation for prioritizing training and evaluating simulator physical fidelity needs, the project team developed a Task/Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA) Inventory and analyzed the identified inventory items in terms of difficulty to perform, importance to safety, and frequency of performance.. The survey results provide an estimate of the degree and impact of differences in physical fidelity between the training simulator and the CR/simulator and assignment plants.v Executive SummaryThe U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC's) Technical Training Center (TCC) must develop training programs for NRC staff who will regulate advanced, or Generation III and III+, nuclear power reactors. Training in a control room (CR) simulator is an important part of the NRC training program. There is little information available on training needs or training approaches for individuals who will perform oversight tasks, and even less information on the specific needs of NRC oversight personnel. Training for jobs that involve 'hands-on' or supervisory operation/control and maintenance-aircraft pilots, medical personnel, mechanics, power plant operators, etc.-rather than jobs that involve overseeing the work of others has been the focus of most research on simulator fidelity needs and impacts. In the absence of specific empirical data, the general assumption has often been made that, high levels of simulator fidelity are needed if simulator training is to be effective. This assumption can lead to unnecessarily expensive simulators with a level of fidelity that is not only unnecessary but detrimental to effective training. To address this lack of information, the TTC commissioned Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to evaluate the training needs of staff being prepared to regulate advanced reactors and the factors that affect simulator physical fidelity requirements to provide a stronger, morespecific technical basis for decisions about the fidelity of training simulators.The fidelity of CR simulators is a multi-dimensional concept. This project's focus is on physical fidelity, specifically the level of physical fidelity needed to train both new-hire personnel, who may have no previous experience with any sort of nuclear power plant (NPP) CR, and experienced personnel, who will be assigned to advanced (Generation III and III+) NNP reactors. The overall approach of this project was not research, in the sen...

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Section: Impacts Of Simulator Physical Fidelity On Training Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Technical Basis for Physical Fidelity of NRC Control Room Training Simulators for Advanced Reactors

Minsk¹,

Branch²,

Bates³

et al. 2009

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“…The bulk of data show that physical (also known as 'objective') fidelity is not a requirement for successful simulation-based training (Advisory Group, 1980;Benton et al, 1992;Boldovici, 1987;Carretta and Dunlop, 1988;Copenhaver et al, 1996;Cyrus, 1978;Dixon and Curry, 1990;Dohma, 1995;Durall et al, 1978;Edwards, 1986;Hays and Singer, 1989;Hays et al, 1992a,b;Knerr et al, 1986;Lees and Bussolari, 1989;Lintern, 1980;Lintern et al, 1987;Lintern et al, 1989;Linterri et al, 1997;Loesch and Waddell, 1979;Martin, 1981;Martin and Waag, 1978a,b;Martin and Cataneo, 1982;McDaniel et al, 1983;Micheli, 1972;Montemerlo, 1977;Moroney and Moroney, 1998;Nataupsky et al, 1979;Orlansky et al, 1997;Pfeiffer, 1983;Rankin et al, 1984;Ryan et al, 1978;Voss et al, 1970;Waag, 1980;Westra et al, 1981;Westra et al, 1982;Westra et al, 1988;Westra, 1982).…”

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Meta-analysis and Planning of SIMTRAUMA: Medical Simulation for Combat Trauma

Champion¹,

Higgins²

2000

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REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE Form Approved OMB No. 074-0188Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing this collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188), Washington, DC 20503 AGENCY USE ONLY (Leave blank) REPORT DATE June 2000 REPORT TYPE AND DATES COVEREDFinal(12 May 99 -11 May 00) TITLE AND SUBTITLEMeta-Analysis and Planning of SIMTRAUMA: Medical Simulation for Combat Trauma Training AUTHORJS)Howard R. Champion Gerald A. Higgins PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES). SUPPLEMENTARY NOTESReport contains color graphics. 12a. DISTRIBUTION / AVAILABILITY STATEMENTApproved for PublicRelease; Distribution Unlimited 12b. DISTRIBUTION CODE ABSTRACT (Maximum 200 Words)An analysis of military use of non medical simulators has been carried out for the purpose of strategically directing the use of simulation in medicine. The United States Department of Defense has placed an increasing reliance on the use of simulators to train and sustain all manner of skills. This experience is documented by numerous studies attesting to the efficacy of trainers and the cost benefits of simulators. In addition, the range of skills to be trained is effectively broadened by the scope of situations that can be addressed by simulators and the accuracy with which performance can be measured.Technological advances make feasible the introduction of simulation into medicine with the potential for improved training at reduced cost and reduction of medical error. Important lessons need to be learned from the military simulation experience so that the most costeffective application of emerging technologies can be strategically sought for medical simulation. One area of particular benefit to the military medical domain will be substantial improvements in combat trauma readiness. A strategic plan for development of medical simulation in the military are advanced in the report. SUBJECT TERMSBiodefense, Neurotoxin _X_ Where copyrighted material is quoted, permission has been obtained to use such material (permission requested).Where material from documents designated for limited distribution is quoted, permission has been obtained to use the material.X Citations of commercial organizations and trade names in this report do not constitute an official Department of Army endorsement or approval of the products or services of these organizations. N/A In conducting research using animals, the investigator(s) adhered to the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals," prepa...

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Simulator fidelity and training effectiveness: a comprehensive bibliography with selected annotations

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Technical Basis for Physical Fidelity of NRC Control Room Training Simulators for Advanced Reactors

Technical Basis for Physical Fidelity of NRC Control Room Training Simulators for Advanced Reactors

Meta-analysis and Planning of SIMTRAUMA: Medical Simulation for Combat Trauma

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