Complete a self-assessment of the level of development you believe you have achieved in each of the competencies listed below.

(L=Low, M=Moderate, H-High) Add comments to describe your rating.

assessment(L MH)

Self-assessment Competencies Professional Foundations 1. Es.

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1a.
1b. 1c. 1d. 1e. 1f. 1g. 1h. 1i. 2. 2a. 2b.

Communicate effectively in visual, oral and written form. Create messages that accommodate learner needs and characteristics, content and objectives. Write and edit text to produce messages that are clear, concise and grammatically correct. Apply principles of message design to page layout and screen design. Create or select visuals that instruct, orient or motivate. Deliver presentations that effectively engage and communicate. Use active listening skills in all situations. Present and receive information in a manner that is appropriate for the norms and tasks of the group or team. Seek and share information and ideas among individuals with diverse backgrounds and roles. Facilitate meetings effectively.

Es. Es. Es. Es. Es Es. Es. Es. Es.

Ad. Apply current research and theory to the practice of instructional design. Ad. Promote, apply and disseminate the results of instructional design theory and research. Es. Read instructional design research, theory and practice literature.

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3. 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 4.

Ad. Apply concepts, techniques and theory of other disciplines to problems of learning, instruction and instructional design Es. Update and improve ones knowledge, skills and attitude pertaining to instructional design and related fields Ad. Apply developments in instructional design and related fields. Es. Acquire and apply new technology skills to instructional design practice. Es. Participate in professional activities.

Ad. Document ones work as a foundation for future efforts, publications or professional presentation. Es. Establish and maintain contacts with other professionals.

Ad. Apply fundamental research skills to instructional design projects.

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4a. Ad. Use a variety of data collection tools and procedures.

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4b. Ad. Apply appropriate research and methodologies to needs assessment and evaluation. 4c. Ad. Use basic statistical techniques in needs assessment and evaluation. 4d. Ad. Write research and evaluation reports. 5. 5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e. Ad. Identify and resolve ethical and legal implications of design in the work place. Ad. Identify ethical and legal dimensions of instructional design practice. Ad. Anticipate and respond to ethical consequences of design decisions. Es. Recognize and respect intellectual property rights of others.

Ad. Recognize the ethical and legal implications and consequences of instructional products. Es. Adhere to regulatory guidelines and organization policies.

Planning and Analysis 6 6a. 6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 7. 7a 7b 7c. 7d. 7e. Es. Es. Conduct a needs assessment. Describe the problem and its dimensions, identifying the discrepancies between current and desired performance.

Ad. Clarify the varying perceptions of needs and their implications. Es. Select and use appropriate needs assessment tools and techniques. Es. Determine the possible causes of the problem and potential solutions. Ad. Recommend and advocate non-instructional solutions when appropriate. Ad. Complete a cost benefit analysis for recommended solutions. Es. Design a curriculum or program Es. Es. Es. Es. Determine the scope of the curriculum or program. Specify courses based upon needs assessment outcomes. Sequence courses for learners and groups of learners. Analyze and modify existing curricula or program to insure adequate content coverage.

Ad. Modify an existing curriculum or program to reflect changes in society, the knowledge base, technology or the organization.

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8. Es. Select and use a variety of techniques for determining instructional content. 8a. Es. Identify content requirements in accordance with needs assessment findings. 8b. Ad. Elicit, synthesize and validate content from subject matter experts and other resources. 8c. Ad. Determine the breadth and depth of intended content coverage given instructional constraints. 8d. Es. Determine prerequisites given the type of subject matter, the needs of the learners and the organization. 8e. Es. Use appropriate techniques to analyze varying types of content. 9. Es. Identify and describe target population characteristics.

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9a. Es. Determine characteristics of the target population influencing learning and transfer. 9b. Ad. Analyze, evaluate and select learner profile data for use in a particular design situation. 10. Es. Analyze the characteristics of the environment.

10a Es. Identify aspects of the physical and social environments that impact the delivery of instruction. 10b Ad. Identify environmental and cultural aspects that influence attitudes toward instructional interventions. 10c Ad. Identify environmental and cultural factors that influence learning, attitudes and performance. 10d Ad. Identify the nature and role of varying work environments in the teaching and learning processes. 10e Ad. Determine the extent to which organizational mission, philosophy and values influence the design and success of
a project

Es. Analyze the characteristics of existing and emerging technologies and their use in an instructional environments 11a Es. Specify the capabilities of existing and emerging technologies to enhance motivation, visualization, interaction simulation and individualization 11b Ad. Evaluate the capacity of a given infrastructure to support selected technologies. 11c Es. Assess the benefits of existing and emerging technologies.

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12. Es. Reflect upon the elements of a situation before finalizing design solutions and strategies. 12a Ad. Generate multiple solutions to a given problem situation.

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12b Es. Remain open to alternative solutions until sufficient data have been collected and verified. 12c Ad. Assess the consequences and implications of design decisions on the basis of prior experience, intuition and knowledge 12d Ad Revisit selected solutions continuously and adjust as necessary. Design and Development 13. Ad. Select, modify or create a design and development model appropriate for a given project. 13a. Ad. Consider multiple design and development models.

13b Ad. Select or create a model suitable for the project based on an analysis of model elements. 13c Ad. Modify the model if project parameters change

13d Ad. Provide a rationale for the selected design and development model. 14. Es. Select and use a variety of techniques to define and sequence the instructional content and strategies. 14a. Es. Use appropriate techniques to identify the conditions that determine the scope of the instructional content. 14b Es. Use appropriate techniques to specify and sequence instructional goals and objectives. 14c Es. Select appropriate media and delivery systems.

14d Es. Analyze the learning outcomes and select appropriate strategies. 14e Es. Analyze the instructional context and select appropriate strategies. 14f Es. Select appropriate participation and motivational strategies. 14g Es. Select and sequence assessment techniques.

14h Es. Prepare a design document and circulate for review and approval.

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15. Es. Select or modify existing instructional materials.

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15a Es. Identify existing instructional materials for reuse or modification consistent with instructional specifications. 15b Es. Select materials to support the content analyses, proposed technologies, delivery methods and instructional 15c Ad. Use cost- benefit analyses to decide whether to modify, purchase or develop instructional materials. 15d Es. Work with subject matter experts to validate material selection or modification. 15e 16. Es. Integrate existing instructional materials into the design. Es. Develop instructional materials

16a Es. Develop materials that support the content analyses, proposed technologies, delivery methods and instructional strategies 16b Es. Work with subject matter experts during the development process. 16c Es Produce instructional materials in a variety of delivery formats.

17. Es. Design instruction that reflects an understanding of the diversity of learners and groups of learners. 17a Es. Design instruction that accommodates different learning styles. 17b Es. Be sensitive to the cultural impact of instructional materials. 17c Es. Accommodate cultural factors that may influence learning in the design. 18. Es. Evaluate and assess instruction and its impact.

18a Ad. Construct reliable and valid test items using a variety of formats. 18b Es. Identify the processes and outcomes to be measures given the identified problem and proposed solutions. 18c 18d 18e 18f. 18g Es. Develop and implement formative evaluation plans. Es. Develop and implement summative evaluation plans Ad. Develop and implement confirmative evaluation plans. Ad. Determine the impact of instruction on the organization. Es. Identify and assess the sources of evaluation data.

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18h 18i. Ad. Manage the evaluation process. Ad. Discuss and interpret evaluation reports with stakeholders.

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Implementation and Management 19. 19a 19b 19c 19d 19e 19f. 19g 19h 19i 19j 20. 20a 20b 20c 20d 20e 20f. Ad. Plan and manage instructional design projects. Ad. Establish project scope and goals. Ad. Use a variety of techniques and tools to develop a project plan. Ad. Write project proposals. Ad. Develop project information systems. Ad. Monitor multiple instructional design projects. Ad. Allocate resources to support the project plan. Ad. Select and manage internal and external consultants. Ad Monitor congruence between performance and project plans. Ad Troubleshoot project problems. Ad Debrief design team to establish lessons learned. Ad Promote collaboration, partnerships and relationships among the participants in a design project. Ad. Identify how and when collaboration and partnerships should be promoted. Ad Identify stakeholders and the nature of their involvement. Ad Identify subject matter experts to participate in the design and development process. Ad Build and promote effective relationships that may impact a design project. Ad Determine how to use cross functional teams. Ad Promote and manage the interactions among team members.

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20g 21. 21a 21b 21c 21d 21e 21f. 21g 21h 22. 22a 22b 22c 23. 23a 23b 23c 23d 23e 23f. Ad Plan for the diffusion of instructional or performance improvement products. Ad Apply business skills to managing instructional design. Ad Link design efforts to strategic plans of the organization. Ad Establish strategic and tactical goals for the design function. Ad Use a variety of techniques to establish standards of excellence. Ad Develop a business case to promote the critical role of the design function. Ad Recruit, retain and develop instructional design personnel. Ad Provide financial plans and controls for the instructional design function. Ad Maintain management and stakeholder support of the design function. Ad Market services and manage customer relations. Ad Design instructional management systems. Ad Establish systems for documenting learner progress and course completion. Ad Establish systems for maintaining records and issuing reports of individual and group progress. Ad Establish systems for diagnosing individual needs and prescribing instructional alternatives. Es. Provide for the effective implementation of instructional products and programs. Ad Use evaluation data as a guide for revision of products and programs Es. Update instructional products and programs as required. Es. Monitor and revise the instructional delivery process as required. Es. Revise instructional products and programs to reflect changes in professional practice or policy. Es. Revise instructional products and programs to reflect changes in the organization or the target population. Ad Recommend plans for organizational support of instructional programs.

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24. 24a 24b 24c 24d Es. Apply the learning and instructional theory. Es Compare and contrast critical attributes of learning and instructional theory. Ad Develop principles from each theory. Ad. Apply each theory to the design of instructional materials. Ad. Justify the use of a particular theory in a given situation.

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