Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNFA-0296
Organization's ID:
M0576
Organization:
U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA)
Location:
Online
Length:
6 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 curriculum development
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to apply and use an accepted instructional design process (ADDIE), and develop a design document for their own course.

Learning Outcomes:

  • assess the training needs within the department, agency, station, or other organizational unit using the ADDIE instructional design model
  • determine the target audience given a course topic and complete a needs assessment
  • conduct a job task analysis using a relevant topic identified from the training need
  • develop a course goal and several objectives for a training course based on the results of a task analysis
  • select a course organizational strategy or strategies based on a course goal and terminal objective
  • develop appropriate instructional methods and learning activities for an instructional task
  • determine Instructor Guide and Student Manual formats suitable for use in the course design
  • evaluate a course and its learners
  • develop a Course Design Document

General Topics:

  • Needs assessment and audience
  • Job task analysis
  • Goals, objectives, and course organization
  • Instructional methods, media, and tools
  • Course evaluation plan
  • Course evaluation plan
  • Course design documentation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials