Essentials of Task Analysis

Guides readers through the process of analyzing learning tasks in preparation for effective direct instruction, or the writing of self-instructional sequences for computers and other media. The underlying theme of the book is that effective teaching will occur only when the teacher has a complete understanding of all the essential elements of a learning task. Includes examples and exercises.

Peter Desberg is Professor of Education at California State University in Carson, California. Judson H. Taylor is Professor of Education at California State University in Carson, California.