PRACTICAL WAYS TO DIFFERENTIATE THE TWO MODELS
ADDIE model seem to have laid some kind of a foundation for many instructional design systems. The Human Performance Technology (HPT) is one of the models that have to some degree borrowed some thoughts from ADDIE.
Similarities:
- They are both systematic in the assessment of the need, the analysis occurs at the beginning. In addition the analysis looks at a learner problem.
- They both seek solution, at the end of it; there must be a performance gap that needs to be addressed ( outcome and results)
- They both use evaluation and the collection of data to arrive to a decision. irreverent
Differences:
The ADDIE model is a framework that provides a guideline for building effective training (Wikipedia). It has five phases; Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. On the other hand Human Performance Technology (HPT) has been described as the systematic and systemic identification and removal of barriers to individuals and organizational performance.
Some other differences are summarized in the table below:-
Some other differences are summarized in the table below:-
Morrison et al (experts edge page 13) calls the ADDIE model as a ‘’colloquial label for a systematic approach to instructional development, virtually synonymous with instructional Systems Development (ISD)’’.
Describe a situation or context in which using the other model would provide you with a distinct advantage over following ADDIE.
Situation
I thought about my current house helper who a couple of months ago nearly drove me mad. For some reasons she could not use the correct amount of ingredients to cook. For a very small portion (2 people) of beef soup, she would use e.g. 6 large tomatoes. I tried to have the recipe right in front of the cooker and on the fridge so she sees it.
How I would approach the problem with ADDIE Model
I would analyze the situation, find out whether she can read, whether she understands instruction. I would probably come up with a comprehensive training on how un economical it is to use 6 large tomatoes on a 2 people portion soup, I would come up with a practical session to ensure she remembers the recipe.
How I would approach the problem with HPT Model
By using HPT, I determine that in her culture, for a soup to be called a soup, it must be very thick and heavy, must be red in color. So the main problem was not how the soup looked like but the number of tomatoes used. So instead of all the trainings and posters, I choose to have readymade tomato portions for 2 people portion soup. We counted the number of portions and agreed on the number of times we will cook the soup. I guess that is what they call a workplace modification.
Conclusion
When we just want to address a known performance problem, we can use the ADDIE model. The model is straight forward and it focuses explicitly on building training programs. For complex problems that require root cause analysis and several other solutions that do not necessarily lead to instruction, we can use the HPT model.
Sources:
ADDIE Model retrieved from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADDIE_Model
ADDIE vs. HPT (2010). Instruction Matters retrieved from: http://instructionmatters.blogspot.com/2010/05/addie-vs-hpt.html
Morrison et al (2011). Designing Effective Instruction. Chapter 1, “Expert’s Edge: Is ADDIE a Blond, Brunette, or Bald?”
“What is Human Performance Technology?” International Society for Performance Improvement. n.d.c. 9 Sept. 2014. http://www.ispi.org/
Kruse, K. (2014, 09 08). Introduction to Instructional Design and the ADDIE Model. Retrieved from transformativedesigns.com: http://www.transformativedesigns.com/id_systems.htm
Ryder, M. (2009) Instructional Design Models. Retrieved from University of Colorado at Denver School of Education: http://carbon.ucdenver.edu/~mryder/itc_data/idmodels.html
