TASK ANALYSISTASK ANALYSIS

Task Analysis is a method used to Task Analysis is a method used to determine the unit tasks involved in determine the unit tasks involved in a more complicated task so that it a more complicated task so that it can be used effectively in a can be used effectively in a program of horticultural therapyprogram of horticultural therapy

TASK ANALYSIS: PURPOSETASK ANALYSIS: PURPOSE

identify unit tasks, tools, techniques, etc. identify unit tasks, tools, techniques, etc. needed to perform the techniqueneeded to perform the techniqueset treatment goals for clientset treatment goals for clientevaluate clientevaluate client’’s progress for future s progress for future treatment plans, rate of pay, etc.treatment plans, rate of pay, etc.

TASK ANALYSIS: PURPOSETASK ANALYSIS: PURPOSE

identify unit tasks, tools, techniques, etc. identify unit tasks, tools, techniques, etc. needed to perform the techniqueneeded to perform the techniqueset treatment goals for clientset treatment goals for clientevaluate clientevaluate client’’s progress for future s progress for future treatment plans, rate of pay, etc.treatment plans, rate of pay, etc.

TASK ANALYSIS: PURPOSETASK ANALYSIS: PURPOSE

identify unit tasks, tools, techniques, etc. identify unit tasks, tools, techniques, etc. needed to perform the techniqueneeded to perform the techniqueset treatment goals for clientset treatment goals for clientevaluate clientevaluate client’’s progress for future s progress for future treatment plans, rate of pay, etc.treatment plans, rate of pay, etc.

TASK ANALYSIS: PURPOSETASK ANALYSIS: PURPOSE

identify unit tasks, tools, techniques, etc. identify unit tasks, tools, techniques, etc. needed to perform the techniqueneeded to perform the techniqueset treatment goals for clientset treatment goals for clientevaluate clientevaluate client’’s progress for future treatment s progress for future treatment plans, rate of pay, etc.plans, rate of pay, etc.

TASK ANALYSIS: PROCEDURETASK ANALYSIS: PROCEDUREDivide a technique into its unit tasksDivide a technique into its unit tasksEstimate importance of each unit task to the Estimate importance of each unit task to the overall success of the techniqueoverall success of the techniqueEstimate the frequency of performance of the Estimate the frequency of performance of the each unit taskeach unit taskDetermine the level of difficulty for each unit Determine the level of difficulty for each unit tasktaskEvaluate each unit task for the type of Evaluate each unit task for the type of performance required: performance required:

cognitive, physical, social, psychologicalcognitive, physical, social, psychological

Divide a technique into its unit tasks: Divide a technique into its unit tasks: ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of twelve 3 inch potstwelve 3 inch pots

Move 12 pots to work Move 12 pots to work stationstationGet bucket full of peatlite Get bucket full of peatlite mixmixFill pots with mixFill pots with mixGet seed packetGet seed packetOpen seed packetOpen seed packetPut some seeds into Put some seeds into handhandPut three seeds in center Put three seeds in center of each potof each pot

Return extra seeds to Return extra seeds to packetpacketPress seeds into mixPress seeds into mixPrepare label for each Prepare label for each pot pot Put labels in potsPut labels in potsMove to greenhouseMove to greenhouseSet pots on benchSet pots on benchWater thoroughlyWater thoroughlyReturn to work station to Return to work station to clean up areaclean up area

TASK ANALYSIS: PROCEDURETASK ANALYSIS: PROCEDUREDivide a technique into its unit tasksDivide a technique into its unit tasksEstimate importance of each unit task to the Estimate importance of each unit task to the overall success of the techniqueoverall success of the techniqueEstimate the frequency of performance of the Estimate the frequency of performance of the each unit taskeach unit taskDetermine the level of difficulty for each unit Determine the level of difficulty for each unit tasktaskEvaluate each unit task for the type of Evaluate each unit task for the type of performance required: performance required:

cognitive, physical, social, psychologicalcognitive, physical, social, psychological

Estimate importance of each unit taskEstimate importance of each unit task

Least important: if success to minor Least important: if success to minor degree the project will succeeddegree the project will succeedModerately important: task done to Moderately important: task done to moderate success for project to succeedmoderate success for project to succeedMost important: technique fails if this task Most important: technique fails if this task is not done properlyis not done properly

Divide a technique into its unit tasks: Divide a technique into its unit tasks: ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of twelve 3 inch potstwelve 3 inch pots

Move 12 pots to work Move 12 pots to work stationstationGet bucket full of peatlite Get bucket full of peatlite mixmixFill pots with mixFill pots with mixGet seed packetGet seed packetOpen seed packetOpen seed packetPut some seeds into Put some seeds into handhandPut three seeds in center Put three seeds in center of each potof each pot

Return extra seeds to Return extra seeds to packetpacketPress seeds into mixPress seeds into mixPrepare label for each Prepare label for each pot pot Put labels in potsPut labels in potsMove to greenhouseMove to greenhouseSet pots on benchSet pots on benchWater thoroughlyWater thoroughlyReturn to work station to Return to work station to clean up areaclean up area

TASK ANALYSIS: PROCEDURETASK ANALYSIS: PROCEDUREDivide a technique into its unit tasksDivide a technique into its unit tasksEstimate importance of each unit task to the Estimate importance of each unit task to the overall success of the techniqueoverall success of the techniqueEstimate the frequency of performance of the Estimate the frequency of performance of the each unit taskeach unit taskDetermine the level of difficulty for each unit Determine the level of difficulty for each unit tasktaskEvaluate each unit task for the type of Evaluate each unit task for the type of performance required: performance required:

cognitive, physical, social, psychologicalcognitive, physical, social, psychological

Frequency of performance of the Frequency of performance of the each unit taskeach unit task

OnceOnceSpecific number of times, ex. TwelveSpecific number of times, ex. Twelve

Divide a technique into its unit tasks: Divide a technique into its unit tasks: ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of twelve 3 inch potstwelve 3 inch pots

Move 12 pots to work Move 12 pots to work stationstationGet bucket full of peatlite Get bucket full of peatlite mixmixFill each pot with mixFill each pot with mixGet seed packetGet seed packetOpen seed packetOpen seed packetPut some seeds into Put some seeds into handhandPut three seeds in center Put three seeds in center of each potof each pot

Return extra seeds to Return extra seeds to packetpacketPress seeds into mixPress seeds into mixPrepare label for each Prepare label for each pot pot Put labels in potsPut labels in potsMove to greenhouseMove to greenhouseSet pots on benchSet pots on benchWater thoroughlyWater thoroughlyReturn to work station to Return to work station to clean up areaclean up area

TASK ANALYSIS: PROCEDURETASK ANALYSIS: PROCEDUREDivide a technique into its unit tasksDivide a technique into its unit tasksEstimate importance of each unit task to the Estimate importance of each unit task to the overall success of the techniqueoverall success of the techniqueEstimate the frequency of performance of the Estimate the frequency of performance of the each unit taskeach unit taskDetermine the level of difficulty for each unit Determine the level of difficulty for each unit tasktaskEvaluate each unit task for the type of Evaluate each unit task for the type of performance required: performance required:

cognitive, physical, social, psychologicalcognitive, physical, social, psychological

Determine the level of difficulty Determine the level of difficulty for each unit taskfor each unit task

Note: differs for each special populationNote: differs for each special populationand each individualand each individual

Cognitive / LearningCognitive / LearningPhysicalPhysicalSocialSocialPsychological / Psychological / EmotionalEmotional

EasyEasyModerateModerateDifficultDifficult

Divide a technique into its unit tasks: Divide a technique into its unit tasks: ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of twelve 3 inch potstwelve 3 inch pots

Move 12 pots to work Move 12 pots to work stationstationGet bucket full of peatlite Get bucket full of peatlite mixmixFill each pot with mixFill each pot with mixGet seed packetGet seed packetOpen seed packetOpen seed packetPut some seeds into Put some seeds into handhandPut three seeds in center Put three seeds in center of each potof each pot

Return extra seeds to Return extra seeds to packetpacketPress seeds into mixPress seeds into mixPrepare label for each Prepare label for each pot pot Put labels in potsPut labels in potsMove to greenhouseMove to greenhouseSet pots on benchSet pots on benchWater thoroughlyWater thoroughlyReturn to work station to Return to work station to clean up areaclean up area

TASK ANALYSIS: PROCEDURETASK ANALYSIS: PROCEDUREDivide a technique into its unit tasksDivide a technique into its unit tasksEstimate importance of each unit task to the Estimate importance of each unit task to the overall success of the techniqueoverall success of the techniqueEstimate the frequency of performance of the Estimate the frequency of performance of the each unit taskeach unit taskDetermine the level of difficulty for each unit Determine the level of difficulty for each unit tasktaskEvaluate each unit task for the type of Evaluate each unit task for the type of performance required: performance required:

cognitive, physical, social, psychologicalcognitive, physical, social, psychological

Evaluate each unit task for the Evaluate each unit task for the type of performance required: type of performance required:

CognitiveCognitivePhysicalPhysicalSocialSocialPsychologicalPsychological

The general goals and The general goals and objective can be separated objective can be separated into four groups:into four groups:

intellectual / cognitive / learningintellectual / cognitive / learningsocialsocialphysicalphysicalemotional / psychologicalemotional / psychological

Divide a technique into its unit tasks: Divide a technique into its unit tasks: ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of twelve 3 inch potstwelve 3 inch pots

Move 12 pots to work Move 12 pots to work stationstationGet bucket full of peatlite Get bucket full of peatlite mixmixFill each pot with mixFill each pot with mixGet seed packetGet seed packetOpen seed packetOpen seed packetPut some seeds into Put some seeds into handhandPut three seeds in center Put three seeds in center of each potof each pot

Return extra seeds to Return extra seeds to packetpacketPress seeds into mixPress seeds into mixPrepare label for each Prepare label for each pot pot Put labels in potsPut labels in potsMove to greenhouseMove to greenhouseSet pots on benchSet pots on benchWater thoroughlyWater thoroughlyReturn to work station to Return to work station to clean up areaclean up area

Intellectual benefits:Intellectual benefits:

attainment of new skillsattainment of new skillsimproved vocabulary and communication improved vocabulary and communication skillsskillsaroused sense of curiosityaroused sense of curiosityincreased powers of observationincreased powers of observationvocational and prevocational training.vocational and prevocational training.stimulation of sensory perceptionstimulation of sensory perception

Intellectual benefits:Intellectual benefits:

CountingCountingSpatial relationshipsSpatial relationshipsRecallRecallSequencingSequencingVisual discriminationVisual discriminationLearning new Learning new vocabularyvocabularyreadread

Follow directionsFollow directionsExplainExplainProblem solvingProblem solvingCreate new methodsCreate new methodsGain new insightGain new insightunderstand concrete understand concrete conceptconceptUnderstand theoryUnderstand theory

Divide a technique into its unit tasks: Divide a technique into its unit tasks: ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of twelve 3 inch potstwelve 3 inch pots

Move 12 pots to work Move 12 pots to work stationstationGet bucket full of peatlite Get bucket full of peatlite mixmixFill each pot with mixFill each pot with mixGet seed packetGet seed packetOpen seed packetOpen seed packetPut some seeds into Put some seeds into handhandPut three seeds in center Put three seeds in center of each potof each pot

Return extra seeds to Return extra seeds to packetpacketPress seeds into mixPress seeds into mixPrepare label for each Prepare label for each pot pot Put labels in potsPut labels in potsMove to greenhouseMove to greenhouseSet pots on benchSet pots on benchWater thoroughlyWater thoroughlyReturn to work station to Return to work station to clean up areaclean up area

Social Benefits:Social Benefits:

interactions within a interactions within a groupgroupinteractions outside interactions outside the group the group Interactions with Interactions with instructorinstructorInteractions with Interactions with volunteersvolunteers

Request permissionRequest permissionTalk with others in Talk with others in groupgroupSportsmanshipSportsmanshipAssist another clientAssist another client

Divide a technique into its unit tasks: Divide a technique into its unit tasks: ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of twelve 3 inch potstwelve 3 inch pots

Move 12 pots to work Move 12 pots to work stationstationGet bucket full of peatlite Get bucket full of peatlite mixmixFill each pot with mixFill each pot with mixGet seed packetGet seed packetOpen seed packetOpen seed packetPut some seeds into Put some seeds into handhandPut three seeds in center Put three seeds in center of each potof each pot

Return extra seeds to Return extra seeds to packetpacketPress seeds into mixPress seeds into mixPrepare label for each Prepare label for each pot pot Put labels in potsPut labels in potsMove to greenhouseMove to greenhouseSet pots on benchSet pots on benchWater thoroughlyWater thoroughlyReturn to work station to Return to work station to clean up areaclean up area

Emotional / Psychological:Emotional / Psychological:

improved confidenceimproved confidenceImproved self Improved self esteemesteemReduced Reduced aggressivenessaggressivenessEnthusiasm for the Enthusiasm for the futurefutureFulfill need to be Fulfill need to be creativecreative

Way he/she talks Way he/she talks about him or herselfabout him or herselfReduced verbal or Reduced verbal or physical abuse of physical abuse of other participantsother participantsPlans for futurePlans for futureAbility to deviate Ability to deviate from set projectfrom set project

Divide a technique into its unit tasks: Divide a technique into its unit tasks: ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of twelve 3 inch potstwelve 3 inch pots

Move 12 pots to work Move 12 pots to work stationstationGet bucket full of peatlite Get bucket full of peatlite mixmixFill each pot with mixFill each pot with mixGet seed packetGet seed packetOpen seed packetOpen seed packetPut some seeds into Put some seeds into handhandPut three seeds in center Put three seeds in center of each potof each pot

Return extra seeds to Return extra seeds to packetpacketPress seeds into mixPress seeds into mixPrepare label for each Prepare label for each pot pot Put labels in potsPut labels in potsMove to greenhouseMove to greenhouseSet pots on benchSet pots on benchWater thoroughlyWater thoroughlyReturn to work station to Return to work station to clean up areaclean up area

Physical BenefitsPhysical Benefits

Development and Development and improvement of basic improvement of basic motor skillsmotor skillsFine motor Fine motor coordinationcoordinationEyeEye--hand hand coordination coordination Increased outdoor Increased outdoor activitiesactivities

WalkingWalkingSquattingSquattingLiftingLiftingGrasping Grasping Placement of objectsPlacement of objectsReachingReachingPushingPushingCarryingCarrying

Divide a technique into its unit tasks: Divide a technique into its unit tasks: ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of ex. planting 3 basil seeds in each of twelve 3 inch potstwelve 3 inch pots

Move 12 pots to work Move 12 pots to work stationstationGet bucket full of peatlite Get bucket full of peatlite mixmixFill each pot with mixFill each pot with mixGet seed packetGet seed packetOpen seed packetOpen seed packetPut some seeds into Put some seeds into handhandPut three seeds in center Put three seeds in center of each potof each pot

Return extra seeds to Return extra seeds to packetpacketPress seeds into mixPress seeds into mixPrepare label for each Prepare label for each pot pot Put labels in potsPut labels in potsMove to greenhouseMove to greenhouseSet pots on benchSet pots on benchWater thoroughlyWater thoroughlyReturn to work station to Return to work station to clean up areaclean up area

TECHNIQUE:______________________________ CONDITIONS:________________________________ GROUP:_____________________ NAME OF INDIVIDUAL _____________________________________

UNIT TASK IMPORTANCE FREQUENCY. DIFFICULTY_______________________ ______________ ____________ _________________________________ ______________ ____________ _________________________________ ______________ ____________ _________________________________ ______________ ____________ _________________________________ ______________ ____________ _________________________________ ______________ ____________ _________________________________ ______________ ____________ _________________________________ ______________ ____________ _________________________________ ______________ ____________ __________

UNIT COGNITIVE PHYSICAL SOCIAL EMOTIONAL TASK BENEFITS BENEFITS BENEFITS BENEFITS_____________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ ___________________ _____________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ ___________________ _____________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ ___________________ _____________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ ___________________ _____________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ ___________________ _____________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ ___________________ _____________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ ________________________________________ _________________ _________________ _________________ ___________________