Effects of Havruta Learning Method on Army New Recruit Training

Abstract

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study is to verify the effects of the Havruta learning method which was known as how to enhance inner motives, creativity, and service values of army new recruit training.
Methods/Statistical analysis: Data was collected from March to May, 2018 in 931 trainees attending Korea Army Training Center. The trainees were divided into two groups by stratified sampling method. One is control group (447 trainees), another is experimental group (484 trainees). This study conducted pretest-posttest for both groups by the paired t-test. The questionnaire was composed of Likert scale (5-point) by referring to related literatures.
Findings: We identified the significant change of inner motives and creativity through the paired t-test of the data. Inner motives and creativity were increased significantly in the experimental group, who was performed army new recruit training with Havruta learning method. However, service values were similar in the experimental group and the control group. Therefore, we can say that Havruta learning method is effective to improve inner motives and creativity of trainee. There have been many studies on Havruta learning method for civilian or student. This is the first time army new recruit trainee was studied on Havruta learning method. It is meaningful that the study of Havruta learning method on army new recruit training.
Improvements/Applications: Havruta learning method is needed to apply not only to army new recruit training but also to field forces training.