III.+Learning+Task+Analysis



** For the "Learning Task Analysis", Ryan and I have chosen to describe the intended task as applies to ** ** Bloom's Taxonomy model and implemented it in the form of a rubric. ** ** This example (Shown Below) describes the task in detail. **** Although we use Bloom, It incorporates the ** ** ideas as expressed by Gagne in "Gagne's Learning Outcomes". **

= = = "Learning Goal" as it applies to Bloom's Taxonomy Model: =

The goal for this particular part of the lamp project involves welding. The above diagram describes the ideas of Bloom and the welding assignment incorporates many of those ideas. The ideas that are included, but __NOT__ limited to, this project portion are as follows:

1. Remember/understand = research, identify, listen, observe, books, diagrams, films 2. Apply = manipulate, construct, experiment, stimulate, illustration, model, collection, diorama 3. Analyze = classify, categorize, compare, contrast, commercial diagram chart, report 4. Create = combine, produce, predict, structure, machine 5. Evaluate = conclusion, value, group discussion, recommendations

= Educational Objectives: =

However, enrollment in an accredited engineering program is recommended.
These objectives are spelled out as to what is expected and what the student will gain from completing them. They correlate to Bloom's Model as they cross reference in several areas. The rubric below them describe in detail what and how each task will be evaluated.

**Welding** is worth the most points at 20 points. It is worth the most because numerous processes have to be learned to master each of the types of welding. Every week of the quarter a new type of welding process is covered in lecture to incorporate the conceptual aspect of the welding processes. In the lab weld samples are made to master the type of welding operation. Each welding operation has its own learning curve and importance in industry. For example, SMAW is a portable welder that can weld in almost any condition. However, MIG welding is more of an indoor activity because the cover gas protecting the weld will blow away outdoors. Every welding style has its pros and con. Being able to determine which welding process is suitable for which condition is an important tool the students learn in this class. **Fabrication** is worth a maximum of 12 points. Fabricating in this assignment is taking the cutting and design aspects of the project and producing it in a psychical form. Parts have to be fabricated to fit and work as the design intended. Processes that will be assessed in fabricating the parts for the extension lamp are: cutting process, forming processes, and rolling processes. Cutting processes involve hand held plasma cutting, Oxy-acetylene cutting, and sawing. All of these cutting processes are valuable parts of fabricating and contributed to the structural integrity of the product. Like the welding process, there are numerous methods to get the desired effects from the materials covered in Tech 406 Welding Technology. **Function** is worth 8 points max. It is an important piece within the production of the Extension Lamp because it shows the students mastery of the covered material and provides insight into the student’s abilities. If the lamp was built to the specifications given and works properly full points will be given. If any part does not work as intended the processes can be examined and reworked. Like any new task you might not get it right the first time but through trial and error success can be achieved. For the lamp to function successfully it must be able to rotate 360 degrees and extend to full length without tipping over. Both of these requirements set benchmarks to problem solving and application development. **Quality** aspects are worth 5 points apiece. A quality finish shows the student’s pride taken in their work. Quality is important because it is what is needed to sell a product. In the professional world, businesses are about selling a quality product. Finishes and coatings protect the material of the project and its users. Little finish details and aesthetics show the student’s attention to details. Anybody can produce quantity, but everyone wants quality.

Computer Numerical Control(**CNC)** processes are valuable processes in industry today because they are used in every type of the fabricating process and its principles. This is a valuable process for this class because it displays how precision parts can be made rapidly and still be reproduced with the same standard of quality and precision. For the Extension Lamp there are two CNC processes. The first is using the CNC plasma cutter to cut out the intricate base. The second process is using the water jet to cut out a highly detailed EWU eagle. Through the use of automation and designing new processes more complex parts and processes can be used to save time and money. CNC and automation help companies to minimize waste and bottle-necking processes with quality, precision, and speed. **Extra credit** will be issues for ingenuity. This is added to the rubric to give the student the opportunity to improve their project. There is always a better way. If students can demonstrate their critical thinking skills and problem solving skills they should be rewarded for going the extra mile. One goal education and the professional world have in common is constant improvement. We need to reward the people who contribute to the improvements.