Friday, February 27, 2009

IDE632. Goals and Objectives

Most of the readings in this module focused on Behavioral Objectives or Performance Objectives. Actually I'm not sure how am I going to apply that to my situation/ model, because I think the real problem with my system is not a performance problem (even though it looks like one --> SSTs do not perform as expected). I think that SSTs performance problem -their accountability-, is only the tip of the iceberg. It is only a manifestation of a larger problem, which is the complexity of SSTs responsibilities/roles.

The goal of the model is actually to simplified the system (SSTs working mechanism). As I put in the graphic in my "module two" posting, my model's purpose would be to help SSTs create a simpler course deliverables and simpler system of class preparation. So that they don't have to spend too much time to prepare the class.

However, if I think again, my model should help SSTs have better performance. Hence, the behavioral objectives/ performance objectives would be:
  1. SSTs will be able to prepare each Sunday's lesson-plan according to the steps indicated in the model
  2. SSTs will be able to utilize the resources provided to prepare game activity as part of the lesson-plan
  3. SSTs will be able to utilize the resources provided to prepare songs to be sang as part of the Sunday School activity.
  4. SSTs will come regularly at Sunday School
  5. SSTs will report to coordinator if cannot come to Sunday School
  6. SSTs will be able to welcome new children in class, and encourage class to blend in with the new-comers

1 comment:

Strightenupflyright said...

You suggest that your issue is not one of skill, then is it attitude or knowledge? If not how do you plan to design an educational solution. Attitude is the most difficult of the three areas which we can address with education. It is often difficult to overcome peoples backgrounds and preconceived notions. I would caution you to make sure you can answer the question what is the gap? before proceeding any further.