1. Design Approach
Multiple level design approach is proposed to address the learning needs of mine supervisors. The components of the approach are:
Distributed Learning Support System (DLSS)
Situated Learning/Cognitive Flexibility Hypertext (CFH)
Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction
The multiple design approaches are proposed to address the learning needs and apply the appropriate instructional methods and strategies to the intellectual skills at different domains. The design approaches are:
Distributed Learning Support System
Problem-Solving/Cased-based Learning (CBL)
Expanded Events of Instruction

2. Underground Coal Mine Supervisor Training (Index Page)
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Prior to Entering the Mine
Traveling to the Section
Section Observation
Conduct
Pre-shift Examination
Emergencies and Unusual Situations
Start of Shift Activities
Arrive On the Section
Entering the Mine
Conduct On-Shift Examination
End of Shift
Training Responsibility
Undeveloped
Procedural Task
Problem-Solving Task
Activated

3. Conduct Pre-shift Examination
Introduction
Fire Hazards
Check Roof & Ribs
Check Ventilation
General Housekeeping
Call Out Results
Introduction
Pre-Assessment
Determine Areas to Check
Perform Sound & Vibration Test
Check for Loose Draw Rock
Check for Wide Spaces
Check for Damaged Bolts
Check for Wet Areas
Post-Assessment
Introduction
Areas to Check
Introduction
Danger Levels
Practice
Practice
Guidelines
Procedures
Consequences
Consequences

4. Emergencies and Unusual Situations
Guided Scenarios
Fatalgrams
Types of Accidents
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Sago Mine Disaster, Tallmansville, WV (Fatal)
Fire and Explosions
Fire and Explosions
Fatal Shaft Sinking Explosion, Cameron,WV
Inundations
Continuous Miner Fire
Fatal Explosives Accident, McDowell, KY
Inundations
Belt Fire Exercise
Severe Injury
Fatal Underground Coal Mine Explosions, Brookwood, AL
Escape from a Mine Fire
Severe Injury
Roof Falls
I Can’t Get Enough Air
Fatal Roof Fall, Boone County, WV
Unsupported Roof Rescue
Roof Falls
Fatal Fall of Roof Accident, Pikeville, KY
Roof Fall Entrapment