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At
ACT1 Inc. our instructional design strategy is based
on training principles that are well documented in the literature
on instructional design, adult learning, and information processing.
More than just a light touch, our courses stress independent thinking
and creative problem solving. The student must seek answers from the
lecture and the provided participant guides. As opposed to merely
given a series of steps to follow, this method forces the student
to retrain his thoughts into a "learning mode". Once a student has
achieved this, greater comprehension and retention is a natural result.
Unlike some other courses that give the student a false sense of achievement
that is lost once back at their desk, our methodology allows the learner
to become immediately effective and efficient. |
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to provide the learner not only with a sound understanding of underlying
concepts, but also with frequent opportunities for practice in the
form of simulations and exercises. |
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ACT1
utilizes the 4-phase model of instructional design:
- concept
- procedure
- process
- fact
By
implementing this four-phase model, ACT1 produces courses that are
highly interactive, thereby engaging and motivating to the learner.
- Objectives
must be relevant: the learner recognizes why the knowledge is
important.
- Objectives
must be specific: the learner knows what he or she is expected
to perform.
- Objectives
must be in a logical, organized sequence that reflects the overall
objectives of the curriculum and course: the learner will build
his or her knowledge in a logical and understandable manner.
The
simulations provide real-world scenarios in a secure environment;
the exercises empower learners to transfer their learning to a new
situation and take charge. |
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