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A couple of markers should be on hand. If the topics for which you will be

analyzing content have procedures written for them, be sure each

participant has a copy of the procedure.

4.8.5.2

Conducting Step 5. Remind participants from the "Overview" lesson that

determining the course content involves determining what should be

taught to trainees during a lesson so they can adequately perform the

task. Before determining content, agree on the most appropriate level at

which to write it. Share some examples with the team illustrating

different levels at which content can be written. Have them decide on

the most appropriate level.

Next, direct the team's focus to the highest prioritized topic area. Write

the content on a flipchart page or pages and place it under its topic area

and task statements (see illustration on the next page).

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NOTE: The co-facilitator should begin filling out Addenda H & I. See

Addenda H & I for directions.

Methods for Determining Content. There are several methods for

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determining the content of a topic area. Methods include document