Instructional Systems Design

The question to answer for this pre-startup task is Who needs training for this process and to what level of detail One method to analyze training needs is offered by the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) technical training model. It points to the job task analysis method mentioned previously (Appendix D, ISD Model and Job Task Analysis Techniques) to identify procedure titles as a first step for determining which job positions require specific knowledge and skills. 

The analysis phase of the instructional systems design (ISD) model, as referred to in Chapter 4, consists of a job task analysis based upon the equipment, operations, tools, and materials to be used as well as the knowledge and skills required for each position. Most important in this phase is the selection of the performance and learning objectives each employee must master to be successful in their job as related to the toll. 

Developing competency-based training programs according to established principles of instructional systems design... 

Schiffinan, S. S. (1986). Instructional Systems Design Five Views of the Field. Journal of Instructional Development 9, 3, pp. 14-21. 

Jonassen, D.H. Designing an instructional systems design hypertext. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, TX, February 1-4, 1989b. 

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