assignment 6

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Analyze a Task

Akita Roberson

ID-5000 v4: Fundamentals of Instructional Design

Northcentral University

April 26, 2021

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Task analysis includes paying close attention to a distinct element of work that a person

performs in a specific job to understand how the task is performed (Rothwell et al., 2016). To employ

task analysis, one must start at the end and work moving to the first step. The purpose of doing this is to

ensure learners get the required and necessary skills and knowledge required for their success. At times,

people consider task analysis tedious but more enjoyable, especially when comparing a novice's steps

and a profession. A task analysis comprises different functions, including inventory, describing and

selecting, sequencing, and analyzing tasks.

The learning need is a gap between the current level of knowledge and fundamental skills to

execute the task (Rothwell et al., 2016). The learning need developed in week two included the owner of

Daxter International Company demanding the training to be conducted afresh and differently, unlike

before and different issues were to be addressed. His demands were based on pressures that made him

make suggestions without thoroughly following the findings of the results. His recommendations could

affect the overall effectiveness of the project, which illustrates a gap in his level of knowledge and skills

needed for the training project. The task that is being analyzed here is training. Upon finding out that his

group of supervisors lacked sufficient skills and knowledge to handle employees and clients, the

company owner recommended the training task. Even before the study commenced, a training needs

analysis was conducted, and issues that needed attention were addressed.

Prerequisite knowledge needed to complete the task includes understanding why the group of

supervisors required the training and education since it's easier to realize why the presented aspects are

fundamental. Another prerequisite piece of knowledge was understanding the role of the group of

supervisors in his company to compare the skills taught and those that supervisors lacked. Knowing

what training is and things taught during a training practical was a needed prerequisite knowledge.

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Some prerequisite skills required here are communicating and listening abilities that will ensure the

training is a success.

To complete the task in order, different steps are brought into play, starting with breaking down

the task (Brown & Green, 2015). Under this step, the task should be defined, and the study is training a

group of supervisors. Task inventory then follows whereby the issues that need addressing are

ascertained while setting the duration of attending to each of the identified problems and the speed. A

risk assessment will be conducted to reveal if there are any dangers with completing the task. For

instance, environmental factors can be assessed and the mental activity of the group that is being

trained. The study is tailed before moving to the second step. In the second step, the relationship

between the research and several analyses, including behavior, visionary, problem, and critical incident,

will be fundamental. The third step entails restructuring following the ideal learning plan whereby

analysis strategies such as objective training development and job aids such as documents are

employed.

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References

Brown, A. H., & Green, T. D. (2015). The essentials of instructional design: Connecting

fundamental principles with process and practice (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.

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Rothwell, W. J., Kazanas, H. C., Benscoter, B., King, M., & King, S. B. (2016). Mastering the

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