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Activity step

The step of learner activity based on the enabling objective. In achieving the activity the learner is carried through the teaching points and the teaching steps.

Actuals

Information about the current skills, knowledge, perspectives and environment of individuals in an organization. Specifics about what people now do.

Adaptive branching (adjustive device)

Any of several techniques used in scheduling to accommodate individual differences. It may permit the student to bypass material they already know or may provide them with additional instruction as needed.

ADDIE model

Consider my most to be the "classic" model of ISD (Instructional System Design). The acronym stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

Adjunct program

A type of instructional device that applies programming principles to existing course materials, texts, manuals, etc. Learners are directed to specific areas within these materials that support course objectives; then directed to respond and given confirmation until they have progressed through the material and have accomplished predetermined objectives.

affective domain

A classification of objectives that focus on the development of attitudes, beliefs, and values. Affective learning is about gaining new perceptions (e.g., self-confidence, responsibility, respect, dependability, and personal relations): a) Receiving: Aware of, passively attending to certain stimuli. b) Responding: Complies to given expectations by reacting to stimuli. c) Valuing: Displays behavior consistent with single belief or attitude in situations where not forced to obey. d) Organizing: Committed to a set of values as displayed by behavior. e) Characterizing: Total behavior consistent with internalized values.

Analogy

A cognitive process in which an example or schema is used to map a new solution for a similar problem.

Analysis Phase

First of the Instructional System Design phases (ADDIE). The purpose of this phase is to determine what the job holder must know or do on the job and to determine training needs. Also see front-end analysis.

Andragogy

From the Greek words "anere", for adult and "agogus", the art and science of helping students learn. Widely used by adult educators to describe the theory of adult learning. The term offers an alternative to pedagogy. The andragogic model asks that five issues be considered and addressed in formal learning: a) Letting learners know why something is important to learn - The need to know. b) Showing learners how to direct themselves through information - The need to be self directing. c) Relating the topic to the learner's experiences - Greater volume and quality of experience. d) People will not learn until ready and motivated to learn - Readiness to learn. e) A need to have a life centered, task centered, or problem centered orientation - Often this requires helping them overcome inhibitions, behaviors, and beliefs about learning.

Aptitude

The ability of an individual to acquire a new skill or show the potential for acquiring a skill when given the opportunity and proper training.

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