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Instructional approaches designed for end users and company performance
We recognise that within the contemporary business context an effective learning solution needs to include processes and technologies that can be effective, not just within learning domains, but also within knowledge management and performance support domains.
Thus our instructional design approaches takes into account the framework of our Workforce Readiness Model, namely, inform, prepare, support, and evaluate components in the context of business and user needs.
That is why we apply a rigorous analysis phase of these requirements from which we develop practical and objectively-derived recommendations on the optimum blend of learning.
We recognise that best practice instructional approaches commonly follow a constructivist model that acknowledges an active, constructive role for learners and provides:
- learning activities which engage the learner in active processing of the subject matter rather than mere knowledge acquisition (Prepare component);
- learning settings and tasks that encourage meaningful online interaction and communication (Inform and Prepare components);
- content resources which can support the user beyond the initial training (Support component); and
- representations of authentic and real life settings (Prepare and Evaluate components).
Within this best practice model the instructional design framework recognises three key elements: learning tasks, learning resources and learning supports.
Many products we have developed are used by registered training organisations to train and assess competencies for national training standards and qualifications under Australia's Qualification Framework and are exemplars of online learning. One example is provided as a case study (see NSW Farmers case study).
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