TASK ANALYSIS

WHAT IS TASK ANALYSIS?

A task analysis is a fundamental tool for teaching life skills. It is how a specific life skill task will be introduced and taught. The choice of forward or backward chaining will depend on how the task analysis is written.

A good task analysis consists of a written list of the discrete steps required to complete a task, such as brushing teeth, mopping a floor, or setting a table. The task analysis is not meant to be given to the child but is used by the teacher and staff supporting the student in learning the task in question.

TO BE CONSIDERED IN A TA

Three levels of knowledges:

ü  FACTUAL

ü  CONCEPTUAL

ü  PROCEDURAL

ü  METACOGNITIVE

Task analysis is one of the most effective ways to teach elementary, secondary, and even college students to thoroughly complete an assignment and master a skill(s). This article highlights everyday activities that can be broken into component parts to reach a specific learning goal.

Task analysis, in simple terms, is a process that breaks down an activity into smaller parts. By using task analysis in the classroom, teachers find that goals are more easily reached and that students are more likely to recall material at a later date. Sequences or steps are followed and practiced, making complex goals more attainable and hazy directions clearer!