Design and Development Process
Focalpoint's design and development process is based on the
Understanding by Design (UbD) model, which stresses the
importance of designing an assessment plan first, before
focusing on activities and content, in order to achieve
understanding (Wiggins & McTighe, 2005). Through adaptation of
the UbD model, Focalpoint creates assessments and
instructional activities that engage learners in inquiry, promote
transfer of learning, and provide a conceptual framework for the
knowledge and skills that are necessary in day-to-day work.
Focalpoint works with your subject matter experts (SMEs) to
develop performance outcomes, strategies for assessment
design, criteria for evaluation of learning, and instructional
activities.
Sarah Quale, Focalpoint owner, knows the essential questions to
ask. She has the utmost respect for your SMEs' professional and
personal schedules. And, she has the skills and experience to
efficiently guide your SMEs through the entire process to ensure
all of the instructional design decisions align directly with your
business goals and the desired performance outcomes.
"To begin with
the end in mind
means to start
with a clear
understanding
of your
destination. It
means to know
where you're
going so that
you better
understand
where you are
now, so that the
steps you take
are always in
the right
direction."
— Stephen Covey
(1989, p. 98)
References
Covey, S. R. (1989). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful
lessons in personal change. New York: Free Press.
Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design (Expanded
2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development.
