IDC1 - Western Governors University, Exam Answers (Graded A+)

Purpose of needs analysis? - RESPONSE-1. Identify learning gaps-determine problem 2. Identify instructional goal 3. Identify current/desired condition Interview VS. Focus group - RESPONSE-interview= 1 respondent Focus group=more than 1 respondent Components of goal statements - RESPONSE-AKA instructional goals 1. Learner 2. Action (what will students do?) 3. Context to which skills are applied 4. Tools they will need to complete skill What is a task analysis? - RESPONSE-AKA: goal analysis or instructional analysis (Instructional designer can see the breakdown of elements or components needed to complete a job/task.) Visual breakdown of goal into steps that students must complete in order to show mastery of a skill. Either flowchart or list depending on goal type: verbal, intellectual, attitude, psychomotor Why conduct a learner analysis? - RESPONSE-To tailor instruction to fit the needs of specific learners: What entry level skills do they have? What prior knowledge do they have? Entry level skills VS prior knowledge - RESPONSE-ELS: skills students must have mastered before the unit begins PK: any existing knowledge student has on topic. Measured by a pretest. Gagne's 9 Events - RESPONSE-1. Gain attention 2. Inform learners of objective 3. Stimulate recall 4. Present content 5. Provide guidance 6. Perform (practice) 7. Provide feedback 8. Assess 9. Enhance retention & transfer to job Factual details VS big ideas/essential questions - RESPONSE-Factual details: questions with one answer Essential questions: big idea questions that connect to life. Answer can be changed over time with new insights. BROAD Backwards Design - RESPONSE-AKA Understanding by Design 1. Identify desired results 2. Determine acceptable evidence 3. Plan learning activities and experiences