Learner+Analysis

=﻿ Learner Analysis = // ﻿D1: Melisa Cobb // toc

Morrison et al. (2011) states designers have an important task of identifying characteristics most critical to the achievement of the specific training objectives.

Keeping this idea in mind, it is important to analyze different characteristics of the students to determine how to design and deliver the instruction to help them succeed in the training.

** General Characteristics **
Audience includes students in Chicago public schools both male and female between the ages of 13-19.

Specific Entry Characteristics
Students who are willing to learn different ways to listen and resolve conflict in a non-violent manner with their peers are more likely to succeed in the training. An attitude towards wanting options for peer mediation and taking responsibility for their actions will help the students understand the importance of the training and be able to benefit from the course.

Learning Styles
With thousands of students attending the course a lot of different learning styles will be present. To help appeal to the majority of the students, the instruction will be delivered by teachers in a visual and audible format. It would also be beneficial to apply an opportunity for students to practice throughout the training different principles. This will appeal to students who learn by doing.

Academic Information
This would be the most easily obtainable data as we can review the records from the school office to determine the students’ grades and grade-point average. Their grades could indicate their level of responsibility, discipline for study, and how likely they are to accept training.

Personal and Social
This is a big area to consider. Students in school are in the early stages of their development before they hit their professional careers. The maturity level of these students is critical to consider how they will accept the training. Motivation and attitude towards learning ways to listen to others will definitely affect the success of the training.

Learners with Disabilities
For most public schools, there are typically classes designed for individuals with some type of disability whether mental or physical. A portion of our training should accommodate these students and it is important for them to attend the class as well.


 * Considering the audience, an instructional plan designed as a workshop or lecture would be most appropriate. The training will be delivered by the personnel to the students. Participant material will b **** e used throughout the course to accommodate visual learners and those who learn by doing. **

=** Performance Gap **=

There is a high number of violence within Chicago Public Schools. With our goal for the training, we are wanting to reduce this number by at least 50%. Many students may resort to some form of violence //before// considering other alternative ways to solve a conflict. We are noticing a gap of students who resort to violence as a first alternative, rather then considering all other non-violent options.