Dr. Monson shared a great example of learner analysis- I never would have connected- from an excerpt about John Wooden (UCLA basketball coach). Wooden dealt with his players entry behaviors, prior knowledge, ability levels, etc in regards to teaching his freshman (even teaching the correct way to put on socks). I really liked the following quote that details a very thorough list of elements of a learner analysis:
“Useful information includes, entry behaviors, prior knowledge of the topic area, attitudes toward content and potential delivery system, academic motivation, educational and ability levels, general learning preferences, attitudes toward the organization giving the instruction, and group characteristics.” (Dick, Carey & Carey (2005), p. 101)
As well as the idea that we often, “assume that as designers we already know enough about the learner to forgo collecting information about them”(p. 99).
I would include learner and task analysis as an essential part of my definition explaining IDET.
My 2 favorite quotes from class tonight:
“Break down any learning theory and it comes down to common sense- strap a name on it” Dr. Monson
“Learning theory is descriptive not prescriptive” Dr. Monson
*Cool stuff* Malcom Gladwell/ 'The Influencer'-David Maxfield
Dick, Carey & Carey (2005). The systematic design of instruction (6th ed). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
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