Task Analysis

Which one is false about the task analysis?

• It defines the content.

• It helps to identify the objectives.

• It helps to identify the instructional problem.

• It helps to select the learning strategies.

Which one is correct about the task analysis?

• It is possible for the designer to work as an SME.

• Topical analysis is a better choice compared to procedural and critical incident analysis.

• Critical incident analysis produces a flowchart to follow.

• Task analysis could be skipped if the learning objectives are identified clearly.

The major element of a critical incident method is

• a questionnaire.

• a survey.

• an interview.

• an observation.

If the goal of instruction is for learners to know how to change a flat tire, the task analysis approach that should be used will be ....

• content analysis

• procedural analysis

• critical incident analysis

"Ben has determined that he needs to break down the process of choosing and defending a qualitative research approach. This will help him determine if he is leaving out important information for his students. He needs to look at the content and the skills that experts use in choosing a qualitative research approach." the task analysis approach that should be used will be

• Topic analysis

• Procedural analysis

• Critical Incident analysis

In the design of a course on classroom management for prospective teachers, it is determined to to focus on how teachers handle disruptive students. The appropriate task analysis is

• Topic analysis

• Procedural analysis

• Critical incident analysis

David is developing lessons for the upcoming school year’s Oceanography unit. David will have over 70 middle school students in his classes, and although he knows they are all similar in age and educational background, David recognizes that each is a unique individual. David asks himself, “How do I present lessons that everyone will consider interesting and engaging?” David is supposed to do a

• task analysis

• learner analysis

• contextual analysis

• formative evaluation