- Great session about "Front-end" analysis and Needs assessment
- Take away points.
Strive to understand client's needs.
Changes can occur in any phase of the ID process; be flexible.
Learning Activities
- The work sheet exercises were challenging to me this week. Specifically, this activity made me realize that I have to spend more time reviewing the various models in the assigned reading materials. In terms of my project, I am clear about the following: Context; Educational partners/stakeholders; and Tasks.
- In addition, I have various theoretical frameworks (i.e., Andragogy; Theory of Margin, Social Cognitivism; Constructivism and Keller's ARCS) for contexualized support of my action plan.
Final Thoughts
- Overall, I feel very comfortable with the front-end analysis process. The steps involved with this process are very straight forward. However, the main challenge is to make sure that you are accurately defining the discrepancies/gap/problem(s).
- Models - I am still grappling with trying to understand the various models we have reviewed so far in class. To date, Kaufman's model seems the most interesting because of its systemic nature and educational approach.
- Tamara found a website which discusses ID models in detail. This seems like it might be a useful resource to check out.
- Another great resource set forth by Dr. Rob: Instructional Design
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Aja, I appreciated your summary of the week's reading/discussions. You mentioned some important aspects of the learning like understanding the big picture in light of the client's need(s) (or as Dr. Pusch might remind us "not "wants" or "solutions" but true needs as defined by front end analysis), as well as identifying gaps to help establish and understand those needs. You also have selected some interesting and relevant models (working with adult learners, right?). I wonder if you have had a chance to check out Gagne's model with his nine events of instruction? If not, and if you are interested I'd be happy to share the link with you. Also, thank you to you and to Tamara for sharing the ID models resource. Unfortunately the link did not work for me...would you be able to check out the link and repost? I would love to take a look at it!!
ReplyDeleteHi Tiffany:
DeleteThank you for your posting. In terms of Gagne's model - Nine Events of Instruction, Dr. Rob already sent me the link; however, thank you for your offer to share.
Tamara's link = http://www.instructionaldesign.org/
Best,
~Aja