Instructional Design Theoretical Description

CHAPTER II REVIEW OF LITERATURE

In this chapter, the researcher will discuss related theories that are used in conducting the research. This chapter will be divided into two sub-chapters, which are theoretical description and theoretical framework.

2.1 Theoretical Description

This section provides the related theories used in this research. The theories used are Instructional Design, Task-Based Learning, Writing, and Movie.

2.1.1 Instructional Design

Instructional design is a systematic process for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating instruction Dick Reiser, 1989, p. 3. The instructional design method that is used in this research is Kemp’s instructional design model that has been modified by Morrison, Ross, Kalman and Kemp in 2011. According to Morrison, Ross, Kalman, and Kemp 2011 the purpose of instructional design is to make learning more “efficient, effective and less difficult” p. 2. Therefore, Morrison, et al 2011 maintain the four fundamental components in instructional design which form the framework for systematic instructional planning. The components can be represented by these questions: 1 for whom is the program developed? Characteristics of learners; 2 what do you want the learners or trainee to learn or demonstrate? Objectives; 3 how is the subject content or skill best learned? Instructional strategies; and 4 How do you determine the extent to which learning is achieved? Evaluation procedures p. 14. Further, those four basic components will be analyzed using nine steps of instructional design planning proposed by Morrisson, et al 2011, which are: 2.1.1.1 Identify the Instructional Problems The first step of instructional design process is identifying the learner needs or problems. This is the initial process which aimed to determine whether instruction should be a part of the solution. If the problems or needs seek an instruction as the solution, then the researcher may continue doing the project. However, if the needs seek a non-instructional solution, then the designer may apply the non-instructional intervention or find the most appropriate solution Morrison et al 2011, p. 15. In order to identify the instructional problems, there are three different approaches that can be used by the researcher. They are, needs assessment, goal analysis, and performance assessment 2011, p. 31. The researcher has to carefully identify the needs and problems since this research is focused on designing the instructional model. 2.1.1.2 Analyze the Learner and Context The second step is analyzing the learner characteristics and context. Analyzing learner characteristics is important since the result is used as one of the basis in making an appropriate instructional design. In analyzing the learners, Heinich, Molenda, and Smaldino, as cited in Morrison et al 2011, suggested the three categories of learner traits, which are general characteristics gender, age, PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI ethnicity, specific entry characteristics prerequisite skills for the instruction, and learning styles preferred ways of learning. Connected to the learner analysis is contextual analysis, which provides information about environmental factors that will affect the design and deliver the instruction p. 70. 2.1.1.3 Conduct the Task Analysis After analyzing the learner characteristics and context, the next step is analyzing the task. The process of task analysis is to define the subject content, and analyze task components related to stated goals and purposes. As stated by Morrison, et al 2011, “Task analysis is probably the most critical step in the instruc tional design process” p. 78. The appropriate content in the instruction can help the learners to master the objectives. In order to conduct the task analysis the researcher can use three techniques. They are: topic analysis, which describe how to define a cognitive knowledge, procedural analysis that include a series of steps to do the task analysis and critical incident method which is for analyzing interpersonal skill p. 79. 2.1.1.4 Specify the Instructional Objectives According to Morrison, et al 2011, “the specification of instructional objectives plays a key role in the procedure for systematically planning instruction” p. 128. The instructional objective gives a clear guidance for choosing and organizing instructional activities and resources that best facilitate the effective learning. In the process of instructional design, the objectives are taken from the result of task analysis and represent the major task, knowledge, and PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI attitudes defined by the analysis. Further, the objectives are used as the starting point to select the instructional strategies. 2.1.1.5 Manage the Content Sequence This step focuses on presenting content in the most appropriate sequence related to the objectives. Having an appropriate order of content sequence can help learners grasp the ideas and information in more efficient and effective way p. 15, 136. 2.1.1.6 Select the Instructional Strategies The instructional strategy provides the designer to develop the sequence instructional contents that are specified in the previous step. In this step, the designer focuses on how to present each objective in a way that will help learners achieve the objectives. 2.1.1.7 Design the Message The message in this step refers to the pattern of words and pictures that is used to present the information to the learner. The designer has to pay attention in selecting the appropriate graphics, text, and style in presenting the content since it can enhance the learners’ understanding of the instruction. 2.1.1.8 Develop the Instruction After completing the analysis and design, the instructional designer is ready to develop the instruction. In this process the designer puts all the design parts together to produce the instructional material. It can be in form of video recordings, web pages, printed materials or audiotapes. During the development process, the researcher should focus on the problem and objectives to ensure the instruction supports the resolution of the problem p. 234 2.1.1.9 Evaluate the Instruments The last step of this instructional model is evaluating the instruments. This is an essential step that should be done by the designer to measure the learners’ mastery of the objectives. It can be done in some ways, such as, multiple choice, test items, or portfolio collection. The nine steps of Kemp’s Instructional Model in Morrison, et.al 2011 are presented in an oval shape to indicate that there is no rule of sequence or order in applying the steps. The instructional designer can begin and finish the steps from anywhere based on the needs of the user of the instructional materials. The instructional design plan that is proposed by Kemp is drawn as the following figure: Figure 2.1. The components of Instructional Design suggested by Morrison, Ross, Kalman Kemp 2011, p. 12

2.1.2 Task-based Learning