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Analyzing Learners and Contexts. February 6, 2008. Clarifying Project One Guidelines. Visual representation. Visual & verbal representation. Learner Analysis Basics. Target population : broad description of learner Tryout learners : specific learners pulled from target population.
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Analyzing Learners and Contexts February 6, 2008
Clarifying Project One Guidelines Visual representation Visual & verbal representation
Learner Analysis Basics • Target population: broad description of learner • Tryout learners: specific learners pulled from target population
Entry behaviors Prior knowledge of topic area Attitudes toward content and delivery system Academic motivation Education/ability levels Learning Preferences Attitudes toward training Group characteristics Necessary Data about Learners
Necessary Data about Performance Context • Managerial or supervisory support • Physical layout of the site • Social relationships at the site • Connection between skills and site
Necessary Data About Learning Context • Compatibility • Adaptability • Simulating workspace • Allowing different delivery approaches • Constraints
On-site: F2F Interviews Job observations Learning observations Surveys Pretests Off-Site Electronic surveys Telephone interviews Pretest Methods of Data Collection
Revisiting Instructional Goals • Exposure to learning contexts and learners may lead to a necessary revision of instructional goals and/or methods. • May serve as tryout even before materials are completed. • Flexibility is key!