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WGU D291 TASK 2: LEARNING EXPERIENCE
DESIGN FOUNDATIONS I |PASSED ON FIRST
ATTEMPT |LATEST UPDATE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
AT WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
K-12 Case Study
D291. Learning Experience Design Foundations I
SFM3. Task 2: Conducting a Needs Analysis
College of Education, Western Governors University
, 2
A. Case Study Identification
Analysis of the K-12 Case Study of Golden Maple Middle School 6th grade learners.
A1. Instructional Setting & Target Learners
Instructional Setting
Golden Maple Middle School, part of the Ridgeland Regional School District, serves
students in grades 6 through 8. The school, established 18 years ago, has a strong academic
reputation, consistently ranking in the upper 70% of state schools on standardized tests. The
instructional setting reflects a modern educational environment, with recent initiatives
emphasizing the integration of e-learning. The school has a robust technological infrastructure,
providing each of its 428 students with an internet-connected device. This technology integration
is further supported by an 85% home internet access rate among students, facilitating a blended
learning approach. These factors are crucial in designing instructional strategies that leverage
technology to personalize learning experiences, particularly for students who benefit from visual
and interactive learning methods.
Target Learners
The target learners at Golden Maple Middle School represent a diverse demographic. The
student body includes 47% male, 52% female, and 1% non-binary/other students. Socioeconomic
diversity is evident, with 59% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Ethnically, the
student population is 43% White, 35% Black/African American, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 6%
Asian, and 5% identifying as Two or More Races. Household income levels are widely
distributed, with 4% of families earning less than $25,000 annually and 24% earning more than
$55,000. Academically, 29% of 6th-grade students are performing below grade level in core
WGU D291 TASK 2: LEARNING EXPERIENCE
DESIGN FOUNDATIONS I |PASSED ON FIRST
ATTEMPT |LATEST UPDATE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
AT WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
K-12 Case Study
D291. Learning Experience Design Foundations I
SFM3. Task 2: Conducting a Needs Analysis
College of Education, Western Governors University
, 2
A. Case Study Identification
Analysis of the K-12 Case Study of Golden Maple Middle School 6th grade learners.
A1. Instructional Setting & Target Learners
Instructional Setting
Golden Maple Middle School, part of the Ridgeland Regional School District, serves
students in grades 6 through 8. The school, established 18 years ago, has a strong academic
reputation, consistently ranking in the upper 70% of state schools on standardized tests. The
instructional setting reflects a modern educational environment, with recent initiatives
emphasizing the integration of e-learning. The school has a robust technological infrastructure,
providing each of its 428 students with an internet-connected device. This technology integration
is further supported by an 85% home internet access rate among students, facilitating a blended
learning approach. These factors are crucial in designing instructional strategies that leverage
technology to personalize learning experiences, particularly for students who benefit from visual
and interactive learning methods.
Target Learners
The target learners at Golden Maple Middle School represent a diverse demographic. The
student body includes 47% male, 52% female, and 1% non-binary/other students. Socioeconomic
diversity is evident, with 59% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Ethnically, the
student population is 43% White, 35% Black/African American, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 6%
Asian, and 5% identifying as Two or More Races. Household income levels are widely
distributed, with 4% of families earning less than $25,000 annually and 24% earning more than
$55,000. Academically, 29% of 6th-grade students are performing below grade level in core
