Module 2 Exercises

Exercise A:

1. Three reasons why my ID "model" should consider any of the notions presented under the general heading of Front End Analysis.

a) This is a tailored program, so in order to know how to tailor the instruction or learning experience, I need to identify what the student knows and what they don't know, as well as what they need to know. (content)

b) Given the amount of time we have to work with the student, the student's existing knowledge base and aptitude, and the amount of new information that will be need to be presented, we can prioritize what information will be presented. (priority)

c) Can't think of a third reason.

2. what can we take from Chapter 6 to inform our model development?
That a multi-level needs analysis is needed to develop a multi-pronged implementation strategy and solution. I can see Quadrant 1 and 2 applying in my model.

Exercise B:

1. For the purposes of this exercise (at least), identify "needs" from your context.

Current
-- What is the current knowledge of the learner in each of the subject areas?
-- What is the learner's aptitude toward learning new languages?
-- What additional subjects of interest are important to the learner? (e.g., this is Marketing professional interested in banking services)

Required
-- The learner needs to understand a core set of information in each topic area.
-- The learner needs to understand specific information in the their area of interest. (e.g. the Marketing professional of banking services needs to understand chinese marketing and banking oriented language and protocol)

2. Prioritize the Need
a. What does it cost to meet the need?
Depending on the size of the gap between Current and Required, the cost of meeting the need can vary.

b. What does it cost not to meet the need?
The student is less prepared to do her/his job in China

3. Now from the perspective of Front End Analysis, what other factors should you consider?
a) Is the student enrolled in the program by volition or requirement?
b) How much time does the student have to devote to his studies?
c) How much money is the student or his company willing to spend on training?
d) Is this individual instruction or small class instruction?
e) What other barriers to successful learning can be identified?

My Concept

Here is a description of what I am trying to model.

I have a business that prepares businessmen to work in the People's Republic of China (not Taiwan).

Companies or individuals would hire me to teach businessmen planning to work in the PRC the things they need to know to work there successfully.

There would be a core set of information that every student is would be taught, and the student could receive specialized preparation in an area relating to the type of work they plan to do.

The core information is divided into ___ categories: Language, Etiquette, Politics, History

Module 1 Exercise

1. Professional Context: business

2a. The System: Training that prepares businessmen to work in China.

2b. The Suprasystem: A business that prepares businessmen to work overseas.

2c. Two Subsystems: Survival Business Chinese Language; Proper Business Ettiquette

2d. Two Information Channels: ???

2e. One example of a Subsystem Interface: Roleplays, projects

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