1. Master Training Specialist Supplemental Training Course
Peter M. Manwell
CUR/516
9/21/2015
Dr. Shirley Burnett

2. Introduction Interview with Learning Site Lead. Needs Analysis
Response to interview questions.
Introduction
Needs Analysis
Lieutenant Commander Michele Ewing is our Learning-Site Lead; the senior officer in charge. She approached me to discuss a training need to close a performance gap in our Master Training Specialist Program (MTS). I met in her office, 1 October 2014 to interview her to identify the perceived performance problem and possible solution.
LCDR Ewing voiced concerns about the quality of the MTS mentoring and boarding process. In her capacity as Learning-Site Lead, she observed deficiencies in the quality of course and site management function over time. She also believes the program had become less robust over the prior months due to a decline in knowledge and experience of the mentor network and MTS board membership.
The Learning Site Lead had been briefed by her predecessor 12 months previously that the MTS Program was then robust and meeting the training needs of the site.
The Learning-Site Lead asked me into her office to discuss the situation.
I interviewed LCDR Ewing using sample questions from our textbook as a guide originally developed by Robert Mager .

3. Phase 1 - Planning Course Description Target Audience
Delivery Modality
Length of Course
Course Goals
In Phase I , I will cover Course Description, Target Audience, Delivery Modality, Length of Course and Course Goals.

4. Course Description
Purpose: to enhance the mentor-training qualification strategy currently used in the designation of US Navy Master Training Specialists at Center for Personal and Professional Development, Learning Site Dam Neck, VA
Course Description
The purpose of the MTS Supplemental Training Course is to enhance the mentor-training qualification strategy currently used in the designation of US Navy Master Training Specialists at Center for Personal and Professional Development, Learning Site Dam Neck, VA.. This supplemental course will equip currently designated MTS personnel with knowledge, skill, and abilities, to effectively and efficiently perform the duties and tasks required to manage a US Navy learning site. This course is needed to correct management duties and tasks currently not meeting established US Navy learning site performance standards.

5. Target Audience
Qualified Master Training Specialists at CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck.
Target Audience
The target audience for this course will be qualified Master Training Specialists at CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck.

6. Delivery Modality and Length of Course
Modality Instructor-led classroom and mentor-facilitated activities. Course Length Six weeks.
Delivery modality and length of course
The delivery method will be instructor-led classroom and mentor-facilitated activities. The length of the course will be six weeks: alternating between three instructor-led classroom sessions, and three mentor-facilitated activity sessions.

7. Course Goals
For MTS designated staff to effectively manager the: Instructor Evaluation Program, In-Service Training Program, and MTS Program.
Goal 1.0
Master Training Specialists at CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck shall effectively manage the Instructor Evaluation Program.
Goal 2.0
Master Training Specialists at CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck shall effectively manage the In-Service Training (IST) Program.
Goal 3.0
Master Training Specialists at CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck shall effectively manage the Master Training Specialist (MTS) Qualification Program.

8. Phase II – Objectives
Training Methods Instructional Strategies and Activities Instructional Technologies and Resources Objectives with Corresponding Goals
 A. Training Methods: This course will use project-based and collaborative learning delivery methods to achieve the course goals and objectives. The course will use simulated management and reporting tasks currently required by CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck.  
B. Instructional Strategies and Activities: This course will use instructor-led delivery for knowledge material leading to project-based and collaborative activities simulating actual CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck management tasks.  
C. Instructional Technologies and Resources: The course will use Instructor-Led instruction with PowerPoint presentations. Also, learners will have a Trainee Guide with instructional sheets to support mentor/facilitator collaborative simulation activities.  
Goal Master Training Specialists at CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck shall effectively manage the Instructor Evaluation Program.  
Upon successful completion of this course learners shall:  
Objective 1.1 Perform instructor indoctrination and certification management tasks, to support CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck, in accordance with NETCINST  
Objective 1.2 Perform instructor qualification management tasks, to support CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck, in accordance with NETCINST  
Objective 1.3 Perform Instructor Evaluation Program periodic management reports, to support CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck, in accordance with NETCINST  
Goal Master Training Specialists at CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck shall effectively manage the In-Service Training (IST) Program. 
Upon successful completion of this course learners shall: 
Objective 2.1 Perform In-Service Training instructional tasks, to support CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck, in accordance with NAVEDTRA 135C. 
Objective 2.2 Perform In-Service Training management tasks, to support CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck, in accordance with NAVEDTRA 135C. 
Objective 2.3 Perform In-Service Training Program periodic management reports, to support CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck, in accordance with NAVEDTRA 135C. 
Goal Master Training Specialists at CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck shall effectively manage the Master Training Specialist (MTS) Qualification Program. 
Objective 3.1 Perform MTS mentor management tasks, to support CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck, in accordance with NAVEDTRA  
Objective 3.2 Perform MTS Qualification Board management tasks, to support CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck, in accordance with NAVEDTRA  
Objective 3.3 Provide MTS Program periodic management reports, to support CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck, in accordance with NAVEDTRA

9. Phase III – Implementation Plan
Course Length
Implementation personnel
Resources needed
Implementation details
Quizzes, knowledge test and performance test
Phase III – Implementation Plan
A. Implementation Plan Time and Personnel 
1. Total length of time for course: Convening every six months for 8 Weeks. 
2. Anticipated start date: 1/4/2016
B. Individuals involved with implementation: 
1. Instructors - 2
2. Facilitators - 3
3. Learners – 10
C. Resources needed and materials that must be prepared:
1. Lesson Plans
2. Trainee Guides
3. Instructional Sheets (Information, Diagram, Assignment, Job, and Outlines)
4. Instructional Media Material (PowerPoint Presentations)
5. Quizzes (Ten question – multiple choice)
6. Final Knowledge Test (25 questions – multiple choice/short answer)
7. Final Performance Test (Case Study Analysis of Learning Site Problem)
D. Details of how the plan will be implemented:
1. Communication Plan
2. Implementation Plan for building interest and commitment
3. Participant Selection Criteria:
a. Instructors. Senior Instructors qualified as MTS.
b. Facilitators. Senior Instructors qualified as MTS.
c. Learners. Recently qualified MTS.
E. Formative assessments for assessing learner knowledge:
1. Week One Quiz
2. Week Three Quiz
3. Week Five Quiz

10. Implementation Schedule
Events/Steps
Projected Start
Projected Completion
Needs Assessment
9/21/2015
10/2/2015
Plan Phase
10/5/2015
10/16/2015
Analyze Phase
10/19/2015
10/30/2015
Design Phase
11/2/2015
11/13/2015
Develop Phase
11/16/2015
12/18/2015
Implement Phase
1/4/2016
2/26/2015
Evaluate Phase
6/6/2016
7/29/2016
Maintain Phase
8/1/2016
Ongoing

11. Phase IV - Evaluation Plan
Formative evaluation
Performed throughout development
Summative evaluation
Performed at the end of Implementation Phase and on-going
Phase IV – Evaluation Plan
A. Criteria for determining whether the goals, objectives, and overall outcomes of the course or training session will be met:
1. Evaluation of course goals, objectives, and overall outcomes of the course will be met utilizing the following criteria and methods:
a. Formative assessment using the Smith and Ragan Valuation Model.
b. Summative assessment using the Kirkpatrick Four Levels of Evaluation Model.
B. Assessment instruments that must be created:
1. Formative assessment instruments:
a. Learning Standards Office Design Review Rubric.
b. Subject Master Expert Review Rubric.
c. Learning Standards Office Learner Validation Rubric.
d. Learning Standards Office On-Going Assessment Rubric.
2. Summative assessment instruments:
a. Learner Reaction Survey
b. Learner Knowledge and Performance Tests.
c. Learner Knowledge Transfer Survey.
d. Supervisor Attitude and Perceptions Survey.
C. Assessment overview of how that information will be used for future decisions regarding the efficacy and additional offerings of the course or training session.
1. Assessment Overview. Formative and Summative assessment data will be used to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of the development process, course content, and learner attainment of the course goals and objectives.

12. Formative Evaluation
Smith and Ragan Evaluation Model (Smith and Ragan, 2004)
Design Reviews
Expert Reviews
Learner Validation
On-Going Evaluation
Formative Evaluation
Method: Adoption of Smith and Ragan Evaluation Model 
Purpose: to determine the weakness in the instructional process so that revisions can be made to make them more effective and efficient during development (Smith and Ragan, 2004).
a. Design Reviews. Independent review by external Learning Standards Office at completion of the Design Phase.
b. Expert Reviews. Independent review by external Subject Matter Experts at completion of Course Pilot.
c. Learner Validation. Independent analysis by external Learning Standards office of Learner Reaction Surveys at completion of Course Pilot.
d. On-Going Evaluation. Independent analysis by Learning Standards Office of on-going survey data during Implementation Phase. 

13. Summative Evaluation
Adoption of Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation Model (Kirkpatrick, 1994)
Level 1 – Reaction
Level 2 – Learning
Level 3 – Transfer
Level 4 – Results
Reaction
Learning
Transfer
Results
Summative Evaluation 
Adoption of Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation Model 
Purpose: to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs—specifically, training programs in industry adapted to this intervention (Kirkpatrick, 1994)
a. Level 1 – Reaction. Learner survey consisting of 25 questions designed to measure the learner’s reaction to the instruction.
b. Level 2 – Learning. Learner/Class averages of knowledge quizzes and test with performance test to measure learner acquisition of learning content.
c. Level 3 – Transfer. Learner survey at graduation plus six months to measure learner attitudes and perceptions of learning transfer to the workplace.
d. Level 4 – Results. Survey administered to supervisors to measure attitudes and perceptions of learner skills in the workplace and attainment of course goals

14. Maintain Response to Evaluation Phan data
Analyze
Design
Develop
Implement
Maintain
Response to Evaluation Phan data
Instructors submit interim change recommendations
Developer includes response to data and interim change recommendations in future changes or revisions to the course
Phase V - Maintain
1. Begins after course has been implemented.
2. Learning Site Lead and Developer determine if a change or revision is needed.
a. If a change is necessary developer develops a change implementation letter.
b. If a revision is necessary developer begins new course development cycle.

15. Conclusion Needs Analysis Interview Development Description
Phase I – Planning
Phase II – Objectives
Phase III – Implementation
Phase IV – Evaluation
Phase V – Maintain
Final Recommendation
Conclusion
This project began with an interview with the Learning Site Lead for CPPD LS Dam Neck. In that interview several performance gaps had been observed by her. We further discussed possible solutions to these performance gaps and concluded supplemental training for the learning site’s Master Training Specialists was needed. Additionally, we agreed to begin the planning phase of a curriculum development process to identify the personnel and resources to implement such an intervention.
The process consisted of five phases. These phases include: planning, objectives identification, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance phase. If the learning site will support this intervention and allow us to continue with the development process we project starting in October 2015, piloting the course in early January 2016 and full implementation by the June 2016.
This intervention is necessary to develop our staff to full management skill potential. If not implemented our staff management performance gaps will continue to underperform and not meet expectations. We strongly recommend approval of the plan and the granting of permission to commence its implementation.

16. References
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