| Traditional training programs | CBT training programs |
| 1. Instructors focus on managing instruction. | 1.Instructors focus on managing learning |
| 2. Most students enter at about the same time. | 2. Students enter at various times throughout the year. |
| 3.All students cover the same material | 3.Different students may be training
for different occupations within the same program |
| 4. Students all proceed from one topic to the next at the same time. | 4. Students all proceed from one topic to the next at the same time. |
| 5. The instructor controls the learning pace. | 5. Each student progresses at his or her own pace |
| 6.All students are usually tested at once | 6.Each student is tested when ready to demonstrate mastery. |
| 7.The Instructor is involved in teaching only one topic at a time | 7.The instructor must be able to answer questions on many different
tasks each day. |
| 8 Retesting is discouraged or not allowed at all. | 8.Retesting is encouraged for mastery. |
| 9.Very little continuous feedback is given. | 9.Immediate feedback is given to each student at critical points in the learning process |
| 10.Materials, tools, and supplies for only one topic are needed at a time. | 10 .The instructor must see that all materials needed for many tasks are readily available. |
| 11.The number of students enrolled
is maximum capacity at the beginning of the year or term and declines to half or less toward the end. |
11. As vacancies are filled, student, enrollment remains at maximum capacity the year long. |
| 12.Most instruction is delivered by or dependent upon the instructor | 12. The instructor must manage the |
