foundations of instructional design study
guide
What is the primary purpose of conducting a Needs Analysis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To identify a gap between the acquired goal and the actual status of
that goal. By using this data a goal statement can be written that identifies what
needs to be taught. Also a needs analysis provides the cause of the problem to
guide the most effective instruction.
You have been asked to conduct a Needs Analysis (topic of your choice) for an
organization-wide problem at your place of employment (current, past, or
hypothetical). List the people you would ask to participate in a focus group and
explain why. - CORRECT ANSWER-As many people as possible to help us learn
more about the problem: students, teachers, and the principal. Even the parents
are an asset to help guide the analysis.
Are Likert scale questions quantitative or qualitative? Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The questions are qualitative because they are not measurable in and
of themselves.
The scale itself is of a quantitative form although it is used to measure qualitative
data. Linkert scales are used to create a method to measure qualitative data by
ascribing a scale of quantitative means.
Will an interview ever have more than one respondent? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Yes there can be more than one respondent. Interviews can be used
to gather data from groups of people and the data can be compared.
What are the four components of a complete goal statement? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A complete goal statement should describe the following:
• The learners
• What learners will be able to do in the performance context
• The performance context in which the skills will be applied
• The tools that will be available to the learners in the performance context
, According to your Dick and Carey e-text, what are the three criteria for writing a
goal statement? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Will the development of this
instruction solve the problem that led to the need for it?
2. Are these goals acceptable to those who must approve this instructional
development effort?
3. Are there sufficient resources to complete the development of instruction for
this goal?
Why do we write goal statements? - CORRECT ANSWER-By writing the goal
statement out it helps the instructor in being able to analyze the goal and write
clear, precise descriptions of what the target goal is and how it can be achieved.
Writing goal statements aids the instructor in analyzing who the learners are,
what they need to be able to accomplish and what tools they need in order to be
successful.
What is the value of conducting a Learner Analysis?* - CORRECT
ANSWER-...The data that is collected on a learner analysis directs the design of
the instruction so that it is appropriate for the learner. A learner analysis aids the
instructor in understanding how a student learns and what style of learning is
preferred and then will possibly produce a better outcome of the objectives.
Why is it important to identify entry-level skills? - CORRECT ANSWER-...It is
important to identify entry-level skills because in it guides the instruction on
where to begin. In order for a student to be able to add coins they need to know
what each coin is and what it worth. They would need to be able to identify these
coins. Therefore, in order to instruct a student on adding coins an instructor
needs to be sure that these entry level skills of even knowing how to identify its
worth.
Which type of assessment measures entry-level skills? - CORRECT
ANSWER-...Pre-requisite or an entry level test. These assessments test the
basic level of a skill to check for comprehension of the basic of an objective or
goal to ensure that the instruction begins in the appropriate position.
Why is it important to measure prior knowledge? - CORRECT ANSWER-...Prior
knowledge supplies the teacher with what the student already knows and if there
guide
What is the primary purpose of conducting a Needs Analysis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To identify a gap between the acquired goal and the actual status of
that goal. By using this data a goal statement can be written that identifies what
needs to be taught. Also a needs analysis provides the cause of the problem to
guide the most effective instruction.
You have been asked to conduct a Needs Analysis (topic of your choice) for an
organization-wide problem at your place of employment (current, past, or
hypothetical). List the people you would ask to participate in a focus group and
explain why. - CORRECT ANSWER-As many people as possible to help us learn
more about the problem: students, teachers, and the principal. Even the parents
are an asset to help guide the analysis.
Are Likert scale questions quantitative or qualitative? Why? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The questions are qualitative because they are not measurable in and
of themselves.
The scale itself is of a quantitative form although it is used to measure qualitative
data. Linkert scales are used to create a method to measure qualitative data by
ascribing a scale of quantitative means.
Will an interview ever have more than one respondent? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Yes there can be more than one respondent. Interviews can be used
to gather data from groups of people and the data can be compared.
What are the four components of a complete goal statement? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A complete goal statement should describe the following:
• The learners
• What learners will be able to do in the performance context
• The performance context in which the skills will be applied
• The tools that will be available to the learners in the performance context
, According to your Dick and Carey e-text, what are the three criteria for writing a
goal statement? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Will the development of this
instruction solve the problem that led to the need for it?
2. Are these goals acceptable to those who must approve this instructional
development effort?
3. Are there sufficient resources to complete the development of instruction for
this goal?
Why do we write goal statements? - CORRECT ANSWER-By writing the goal
statement out it helps the instructor in being able to analyze the goal and write
clear, precise descriptions of what the target goal is and how it can be achieved.
Writing goal statements aids the instructor in analyzing who the learners are,
what they need to be able to accomplish and what tools they need in order to be
successful.
What is the value of conducting a Learner Analysis?* - CORRECT
ANSWER-...The data that is collected on a learner analysis directs the design of
the instruction so that it is appropriate for the learner. A learner analysis aids the
instructor in understanding how a student learns and what style of learning is
preferred and then will possibly produce a better outcome of the objectives.
Why is it important to identify entry-level skills? - CORRECT ANSWER-...It is
important to identify entry-level skills because in it guides the instruction on
where to begin. In order for a student to be able to add coins they need to know
what each coin is and what it worth. They would need to be able to identify these
coins. Therefore, in order to instruct a student on adding coins an instructor
needs to be sure that these entry level skills of even knowing how to identify its
worth.
Which type of assessment measures entry-level skills? - CORRECT
ANSWER-...Pre-requisite or an entry level test. These assessments test the
basic level of a skill to check for comprehension of the basic of an objective or
goal to ensure that the instruction begins in the appropriate position.
Why is it important to measure prior knowledge? - CORRECT ANSWER-...Prior
knowledge supplies the teacher with what the student already knows and if there
