I analyze the content in the subject domain to get at the tasks and sub-tasks that the learner must perform to accomplish the goal along with the supporting information. This will guide the course design efforts. In this case, the subject is Writing Instructional Objectives.
Analysis
The following visuals illustrate how I go about analyzing the learners, goal/subordinate skills, workplace and educational contexts.
Goal Analysis
Learner Analysis
The graphic below shows the range of learner characteristics that I may consider during any given project. The list is based on current literature on instructional design.
Educational Context Analysis
An analysis of the context helps identify its affordances and constraints for the design.
Workplace Context Analysis
These are the questions I would ask when analyzing the workplace context.
