Task Analysis

Task analysis can be defined as the process by which the teacher identifies the steps that

students must follow in order to complete the assignment. The significance of using task

analysis in the classroom is that the goals are more easily acquired and the students are more

likely to recall material at a later date. Sequences or tasks are followed and practiced making

complex goals more attainable and directions clearer.

Activity Chart:

Objective Teaching Strategy Student Activity Assessment Time

Design a poster Students will be Students will form Oral 20

illustrating the divided into groups mixed ability questioning mins
functions of of no more than small groups of no
central four students per more than four
government. group. students per
group.

The students will

The teacher will receive the
provide each group handout and the
with handout bubble cut outs.
illustrating
functions of central
government and the
bubble cut outs.

The teacher will

give the students Students will
questions based on work in groups.
the handout given
to each group.
Steps (task analysis) involved in designing a poster illustrating the functions of central

government

1. The teacher will place students in groups of no more than four students per group.

Each group will consist of students of varying abilities (the information is available

because students of the class was assessed by the teacher using a VARK test and

student profile created.

2. The students will elect a group leader, a representative from each group will draw a

number from a basket to decide the order in which each group will present.

3. The teacher will give students a detailed explanation for the task of designing a poster

illustrating the functions of central government. This explanation will be given orally

and in writing with the use of an instruction sheet.

4. The poster designed by each group will be assessed with the use of a rubric. The

categories to be assessed will include: coverage of the topic (10 marks), use of

graphics (5 marks), organization (5 marks), layout and design (5 marks) and audibility

(5 marks). The rubric will be explained ensuring that each student (group) knows

what is expected of them when designing and presenting their poster.

5. The teacher will provide each group with markers of varying colours, brightly

coloured bubble cut-outs of a pre-determined dimension, instruction sheets for each

member of the group giving step by step directions which will to be used to design the

poster and a handout.

6. The students will use the handout given to describe a named function of central

government. Five minutes will be given for students to brainstorm and design the

poster.

7. Each group will assign a role to its group members based on their abilities such as

writer, illustrator and presenters.

8. The teacher will monitor each group’s progress by walking around and answering any

questions that students may have.

9. The teacher will use the countdown method when the 10 second mark is reached to

ensure that each group completes their posters and are ready to present.

10. The group will be allotted five minutes each to make an oral and visual presentation

of their posters. Two members of each group will come to the front of the classroom

to present based on the number they selected previously. The students will listen by

with respect by remaining silent as each group presents.

11. The class will discuss each group’s presentation orally and the teacher will provide

oral feedback to each group and marks will be awarded based on the assigned rubric.