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LearningHierarchyPrerequisitesAnalysis.pptxLearning Hierarchy (Prerequisites) Analysis
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A learning hierarchy analysis can pinpoint the prerequisite skills to perform an objective
It answers the question “what must be learned in order to learn an objective?”
It’s mainly used as a guide to sequence instruction (Gagne, Briggs, and Wager)
Task A
Task B
Task C
Task D
Background
Introduced by Gagne in 1962
For any higher order intellectual skill, there are a set of prerequisite skills, that is lower order skill/s
The mastery of the prerequisite skill/s would facilitate learning of the higher skill
Background
The hierarchy defines what must be taught and the sequence in which to teach it
The hierarchy are ordered from more complex skills at the top and simpler forms of learning at the bottom
That is problem solving followed by rule/s, followed by concept/s, followed by verbal information
Problem Solving
Rule
Concept
Concept
Rule
Concept
Verbal info.
Verbal info.
Is there any similarities?
Problem Solving
Rule
Concept
Concept
Rule
Concept
Verbal info.
Verbal info.
How to conduct a Learning Hierarchy Analysis
Familiarize yourself with the topic
How to conduct a Learning Hierarchy Analysis
Familiarize yourself with the topic
State the final learning outcome
Problem Solving
Rule
Concept
Concept
Rule
Concept
Verbal info.
Verbal info.
How to conduct a Learning Hierarchy Analysis
Familiarize yourself with the topic
State the final learning outcome
Identify the entering capabilities the learners have regarding the final learning outcome
Problem Solving
Rule
Concept
Concept
Rule
Concept
Verbal info.
Verbal info.
How to conduct a Learning Hierarchy Analysis
Identify first-level prerequisites
Problem Solving
Rule
Concept
Concept
Rule
Concept
Verbal info.
Verbal info.
How to conduct a Learning Hierarchy Analysis
Identify first-level prerequisites
Identify second-level prerequisites
Problem Solving
Rule
Concept
Concept
Rule
Concept
Verbal info.
Verbal info.
How to conduct a Learning Hierarchy Analysis
Identify first-level prerequisites
Identify second-level prerequisites
Identify third and subsequent level prerequisites
Problem Solving
Rule
Concept
Concept
Rule
Concept
Verbal info.
Verbal info.
How to conduct a Learning Hierarchy Analysis
Determine how far to go in breaking down the prerequisites
Problem Solving
Rule
Concept
Concept
Rule
Concept
Verbal info.
Verbal info.
How to conduct a Learning Hierarchy Analysis
Determine how far to go in breaking down the prerequisites
Construct the learning hierarchy
Problem Solving
Rule
Concept
Concept
Rule
Concept
Verbal info.
Verbal info.
How to conduct a Learning Hierarchy Analysis
Determine how far to go in breaking down the prerequisites
Construct the learning hierarchy
Verify the learning hierarchy
Problem Solving
Rule
Concept
Concept
Rule
Concept
Verbal info.
Verbal info.
Applications of Learning Hierarchies
Can be used in school subjects, primarily mathematics and physics
Technical training which includes intellectual skills
Tessmer used learning hierarchy analysis to analyze plumbing contractor tasks
Applications of Learning Hierarchies
To analyze the steps of a procedural or information processing analysis (called combination analysis or instructional analysis)
Advantages of Learning Hierarchy Analysis
Identifies content that must be taught for an objective to be mastered
Identifies effective instructional sequences
Remove nonessential content, making the instruction more efficient
Structures a curriculum according to learning dependencies
Complement procedural or information processing analyses
Disadvantages of Learning Hierarchy Analysis
Educational research has not clearly defined the prerequisites for learning outcomes such as mental models or metacognitive skills, while some theorists question that such outcomes can be taught in a bottom up fashion at all
Hierarchical analysis or sequence may not suit all instructional purposes
References:
Task Analysis Methods for Instructional Design, Jonassen, Tessmer, and Hannum
Instructional Design, Smith & Ragan
http://eduscapes.com/instruction/5.htm
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