The System Approach

The system approach⁷ is used in developing the program. This approach necessitates the following steps:

• Identify in exact terms whatever the learner must be able to do at the end of training.
• Develop objective criteria by which we can measure whether the learner has attained performance objectives.
• State whatever has to be learned so that the learner can behave in the way described. Thus we establish the learning task.
• Specify what the training program has to do and by what means or by whom, and when, and where, to assure that the learner will complete the learning task.
• Design the program, pretest the design, and implement it.
• Evaluate the outcomes achieved, comparing them to the goals and objectives set at the outset. Make recommendations for improvement in the future.

The system approach includes developing goals and objectives. See Chapter 18 - "Manager of Learning"for additional information.

[7] Banathy, 1964.