1. Task Analysis 25 February 2010

2. Steps in planning a training session Title Learning outcome Introduction Body (task analysis) Conclusion

3. Task Analysis Task Analysis – some definitions Job Analysis Job Analysis – gathering information about a job Job Description Job Description – primary job function : key roles, accountability and tasks Job Specification Job Specification – skills, knowledge & attitudes to do the job effectively Task Analysis Task Analysis – is a detailed breakdown of one aspect of the job role eg. how to load a stapler Required so that a session plan can be developed When planning a a task analysis watch it beining done & break the task into logical steps

4. Task Analysis Training Needs Analysis Training Needs Analysis Develop learning outcomes Develop learning outcomes Develop assessment Develop Session Plan Select strategies Select delivery mode Select media Develop Session Plan Select strategies Select delivery mode Select media Develop instruction Develop materials Deliver instruction Assess learning Evaluate program The Training System

5. Task Analysis Learning outcome Task analysis Task analysis Job description Session plan Training Needs analysis Job specification Competency Job analysis

6. Task Analysis Job Analysis Job Description Job Specification Task Analysis

7. Peeling an orange Why did you all have different results. What was missing from the process.

8. Task Analysis Why analyse a task Unconscious incompetence You cannot do it and are not aware of not having the skill. Conscious incompetence You don’t have the skill but are aware of it and need to develop it Conscious competence You have developed the skill but think consciously about every step. Unconscious competence Skill is automatic, you no longer consider each step.

9. Task Analysis In small groups do a task analysis on: Adjusting an ergonomic chair Changing a light globe Opening a can of drink Making a cup of coffee

10. Task Analysis What is Task Analysis What is Task Analysis. A detailed breakdown of one aspect of the job role. What is involved in a task analysis What is involved in a task analysis. Do the task yourself or watch it being done. Break to task into logical stages. Do the task again and establish the steps. Note important key points Affect on safety. Affect of quality. Making task easier. Limit stages to 5 –7.

11. Task Analysis Learning areas Psychomotor Performing a skill. Cognitive Information and knowledge. Affective Attitudes or values, feeling and emotions.

12. Task Analysis remove repair operatedisassemble replace load adjust remove Task analysis: Action words for skills.

13. Analysing a Task Task Changing a light bulb in a torch Stages Steps Key points Skills Attitude Knowledge

14. Task Analysis Questions to raise on completion of the task analysis. Too many stages. Too many steps per stage. Too much detail Easily followed. Difficult jargon. Diagrams. Key points against relevant steps.

15. Task Analysis Be introduced Get to know it Try it out Get feedback Apply it How do we learn best.