2.2 Katie DePew
2.2Katie DePew
Needs Analysis Instruction is motivated by a need for
change. External motivation: An outside factor
such as meeting a common core standard.
Internal motivation: Felt within; the need to increase a level of understanding of a particular area.
Guiding Questions!What is the change being requested?
Who is being asked to change?
Who is requesting the change?
What is currently being doneWhere will this change need to take place?
Is instruction appropriate?WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR CHANGE?
How is the change to be implemented and followed through?
Formal: Gathering needs
from multiple sources
using different means!
Informal: Gathering needs from observation of students or other first hand experiences.
MAGERS
Morrison, Kemp, & Ross
Ph
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1 Identify learner and what to collect data on.
Ph
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2 Collect data
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3 Analyze data
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4 Prepare final report.
Task Analysis/ Content Analysis/ Learning Task Analysis
Systematic process used to determine what a learner needs to learn or accomplish by engaging in instruction.
Learner AnalysisCaptive Willing
Mager’s Analysis
Dick & Carey
Group characteristics
Attitude toward training
Learning PreferenceLevel
MotivationAttitude toward
material
Prior knowledgeEntry Skills
Learner Analysis :Questions Who are the learners intended for instruction? What are similarities and differences between
learners? What is the motivation for engagement? What are the learners attitudes and impressions
of the delivery? What is the ability level of the learners? What types of learning strategies do they
prefer?