Outline

Chapter III Outline

I. Determine whom client perceives as learners. a. Client II. Determine needs that led to project. a. Literature review b. Application context III. Include a statement of needs, as defined by client, in project proposal. a. Needs b. Needs analysis c. Needs assessment IV. Justify a learner analysis to a client (e.g., school-based personnel) V. Conduct a learner analysis. a. Learner b. Learner analysis c. Learner characteristics d. Learning context VI. Gather informal data to confirm characteristics as time allows. a. Sources of data i.  Interviews ii. Focus groups iii. Surveys VII. Gather informal data to confirm or alter needs statement as time allows. a. Collecting data i.  Selecting a sample ii. Qualitative data iii. Quantitative data VIII. Describe audience and implications for instructional materials in project proposal. a. Motivation b. Prior knowledge and experience c. Activity d. Cognitive and physical abilities IX. Outline implications of learner’s needs for the instructional outcomes. a. Implications for instructional materials b. Subject matter expert X. Conduct a confirmation of needs a. Confirmation of needs