The reading stated seven key questions answered by the analysis process:
- What is the need? This is the gatekeeper question to decide if a training solution for the problem is possible or not.
- What is the root cause? Determining the root cause will determine if training is a solution.
- What are the goals of the training? Unite the individual and organizational goals.
- What information is needed, and how is it gathered? Part of the information is non-subject matter: (a) Population data. This includes such items as current content mastery levels, motivation, language competency, cultural norms, learning styles, etc. (b) Course structure. (c) Deliverables. The other part of the information is subject matter: (a) Objectives. (b) Evaluation strategies. (c) Facilitator prerequisites. (d) Learner prerequisites.
- How will the training be structured and organized? This is where a designer breaks a job down into each task necessary to learn the skill.
- How will the training be delivered? Determine the distribution method.
- When should training be revised? How often does it need to be revised?
Class duscussion: The analysis process:
1. Learning Goal(s) Analyze the learning goals for the unit. State the 4 integration areas: science, social studies, math, social studies.
2. Needs Analysis – (Content) What is the need or the problem? What is in the CORE? What is existing content mastery?
3. Learner Analysis- (Population analysis) Analyze your students. Use available data (data dashboard), discover attitudes, values, schedules, technology access, demographics (age, gender, ethnicity, culture, income, location, education). Be specific.
4. Task Analysis - From the CORE decide what needs to be taught, specifically look at tasks, skills and sub-skills. This can be created as a web, a table or an outline.
5. Context for Instruction - Based on the 3 analysis above, what is your context for instruction - What resources will you use? What delivery methods will you use? Why are you choosing this approach? Is the instruction you chose the correct intervention?
The Thematic Units Requirements:
Plan a teaching unit on a single topic with 5-6 lesson plans incorporating math, science, English, and social studies. Tie in technology if possible. Teach a portion between February 22-February 27. We will use the ADDIE model to plan how to teach this unit.