Module 2: Model Exercise

Exercise A
1.
a. FEA will allow me to gather data from a variety of sources. In the case of my model, student teachers, teacher educators, student teachers, learners, education officers and UWI examiners. This will ensure that a comprehensive view is gained of the discrepancy.
b. It will allow me to utilize the scientific method of data collection. Hence a logical process will be utilized. This will ensure that the assesssment of the discrepancy is based on facts and will rule out notions and opinions.
c. The use of the inductive approach will allow me to view the broad picture initially and successively narrow this down to the specific discrepancy. This narrowing process is based on objectives which serves to set boundaries for the analysis.

2.
Quadrant 1 of the job performance schema in chapter 6 will definitely inform the development of my model. This will allow me to analyze the learners to determine whether or not they possess the prerequisite skills and provides solutions as to how to close the gap that may exist.

Exercise B
1. Need: Student teachers are not transferring knowledge and skills gained in training to the classroom.
2. Cost to meet need: Enhanced students' learning
Student teachers success in practicum
Teacher certification
Cost to ignore need: Poor quality teaching
Frustrated teachers and students
Wasted resources(cost of training the teachers)