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Question 2: The Instructional Design Process
Your book refers to the Training Program Development Model and provides a really nice graphic of the flow presented in Figure 8.6 on page 19. For years, I’ve known this process as the Instructional Design Process. Whatever the title, the process flow is standard.
To respond to this topic, I would like you to discuss and describe in detail the instructional design process or as our book refers to it, the Program Development Model. Demonstrate your understanding of the process. What are the major components? Why do trainers follow this process flow? What are characteristics and/or consideration of each of component? Do you think one stage is any more important than another? Be sure to explain your answer and include citations from your research to support your ideas.
Question 3: Critique this Training Proposal (Everyone responds)
Now that we have discussed the stages of training design including the needs assessment, the design and the evaluation steps, I am asking you to apply your knowledge and understanding. Review the following proposed training design and then develop a critique of its effectiveness and make your recommendations for improvement. Let’s do it!
Your analysis might be guided by the following questions: What do you think is done well in the design and what suggestions do you have for improving the training? Why? Do you think the design met the stated training outcomes and is the evaluation as designed substantial enough? Are the evaluation goals Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic and Time Bound? Imagine yourself as an attendee at the training. How effective would this session be for you?
Your specific program analysis might include determining if the right intended audience is included in the training, if their possible learning styles have been taken into consideration, and if the goals and objectives of the program are clear and appropriate. Is the delivery of the program effective? Is the assessment of the training sufficient?
As an aside and a suggestion:
You might want to conduct supplemental research on Learning Styles and Learning Style Preferences and include a review of the proposed training as it meets/does not meet the learning style preferences of the attendees. As we design our training content we need to include activities that entice the various learning styles of our training audience.
There are five recognized learning styles but we usually focus on just three: VISUAL, AUDITORY, and KINESTHETIC. Visual learners process information best by reading the material. Auditory learners prefer to hear their information. Kinesthetic learners like “hands-on” reinforcement of the course ideas. Know that we cannot meet all of the preferences, all of the time. Our goal as content developers is to recognize the varying preferences and attempt to design specific exercises to meet each – when possible. When you take HRMN 406, you will focus on this concept in more depth. But if you’re interested, research the topic Learning Style Preferences and enjoy!
Training Program: Safe Driving for Schools
Audience: 50 School bus drivers
Duration: 2 hours
Desired Outcomes:
– understand the potential dangers, risks, and statistics associated with a variety of road safety issues
– avoid behaviors that may put students in danger while on the school bus
Materials:
– Flip chart
– Internet access
Delivery:
- In a lecture, explain to trainees that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among Americans up to 34 years old. Factors such as alcohol, high-speed driving and other dangerous behaviors contribute to these crashes. Most accidents could be avoided by following common safety practices.
- On a flipchart, draw two columns for the “dos and don’ts” of driving. Ask trainees to brainstorm about items for both lists.
- Divide students into five groups, and assign one of the following topics to each group to research on the Internet and then present to the class:
– Impaired driving (DUI/DWI)
– Seat belts
– Speeding
– Distracted driving (such as driving while eating or talking on a cell phone or texting)
– Drowsy driving
– Lack of knowledge, skills or abilities
– Equipment failures
Learning and Skill Evaluation: Trainees will take a multiple choice question exam with 20 questions. They must get at least 17 correct in order to pass the Safe Driving for Schools course.
If you want to get full credit you have to answer each question separately ( the same post if you wish), using the format I announced ….
….”For Every Question: -short Intro, (about 2-3 sentences); – a summary of the topic you are discussing, (about 2-3 sentences); critical analysis: your thoughts and opinions, sharing other resources such as theories, articles and giving specific examples, ( a paragraph and at least 7-8 sentences) ; and -short conclusion, ( 2-3 sentences). References APA, minimum 2 references for each question. Times New Roman 11 singled-spaced. You MUST post responses to at least to 2 other posts. Offer meaningful comments. Only substantive comments will count, Weekly discussions start on Monday and end on Sunday. Make sure to post your response to the assignment as early in the week as possible. Then read what others have posted and respond with your comments about their posts later in the week….”
