The outcome of implementing structured softes model as a post simulation debriefing strategy among marine trainees

Abstract

1. ABSTRACT: This research studies the impact of implementing the structured SOFTES model as a debriefing strategy after the simulation training on marine trainees. One hundred trainees were split to two groups, each group was fifty trainees and took a questionnaire that was used to collect data. The experimental group was trained on the SOFTES model with its simulation training and the control group took the normal training only. SOFTES model is examined through multiple factorial elements, which are; Student, Objectives, Facilitator, Time, Environment, and Skills competency. Descriptive analysis was used for variables and comparing analysis using the T-test was used to study the effect of SOFTES model on the self-analysing and self-evaluation of the trainees from two groups and indicate which group has better behaviour in analysing. The impact of implementing the SOFTES model on the trainees’ self-analysing was showed as a positive and significant. Also the difference between means was showed which indicates the experimental group has less anxiety and increased self-confidence than the control group.