Week 5 - Needs Assessment

Today we are going through the lecture focusing on the Analysis-Evaluation aspect of the "ADDIE" model.

First of all, we need to understand the conditions under which "Need Assessment" is required.
A: There is a problem with the education system and thus, we need to find a solution
B: There may be a new technique/methodology/knowledge to pass on to the learners.
C: A re-assessment of whether the proposed goals from the learning programs are acheived.

So how do we go about carrying out "Need Assessment"?
Step 1: The 3-Face Model (Problem, Discrepency and Innovation model)
Step 2: Analyze the Goals
Step 3: Otuput of Analysis or Evaluate Step 1 & 2.

The Problem model focus on the problem itself. Whether it is due to learner's disability to learn or is it because of the environment/program he is subjected to. Determine whether solution to the problem can be applied through learning. If instruction that leads to desired outcome is given, go to Discrepancy model. Else, proceed to Innovation model.

The Discrepancy model focus on the goals to be achieved in the instructional system and whether they have been realized or not.

The Innovation model is to create new goals based on the changes to the learning system and afterward, check if the goals are appropriate in the system.