This document discusses the agenda and key topics for an upcoming class session on program planning. It covers Caffarella's interactive model of program design, the importance of considering context in the planning process, conducting needs assessments, and ensuring cultural sensitivity. The document outlines different approaches to needs assessment, including strategic, competency-based, and job task analysis. It also provides strategies for making needs assessments and evaluations more culturally sensitive.

1. ADLT 602 – Fall 2010 Program Ideas and Needs Assessment Class Session 4

3. Caffarella’s Interactive Program Planning Model Interactive Model of Program Planning Building a Solid Base of support Identifying Program Ideas Sorting and Prioritizing Program Ideas Developing Program Objectives Designing Instructional Plans Devising Transfer of Learning Plans Formulating Evaluating Plans Making Recommendations and Communicating Results Preparing Budgets and Marketing Plans Coordinating Facilities and On-site Events Discerning the Context Selecting Formats, Schedules, and Staff Needs

7. Analyzing the Context YOUR Program Planning Project

8. Analyzing the Context YOUR Program Planning Project

9. Needs Assessment/Analysis and Generating Program Ideas

11. The ADDIE Model Assess, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate Assess Needs Prioritize needs Define objectives Develop lesson plans Develop materials Select trainer Select methods and techniques Schedule training Deliver the program or educational intervention Select evaluation criteria Determine evaluation design Conduct evaluation Interpret results

17. Components of a performance gap What is happening? What should be happening? Cause – Why does the problem exist? Symptoms – What are the effects of the problem? Gap Rothwell and Kazanas

19. In-Class Exercise – to get you started

21. Strategies for Making Needs Assessments (and Evaluations) More Culturally Sensitive

22. Strategies for Making Needs Assessments (and Evaluations) More Culturally Sensitive