WGU D 300 SZM2 — SZM2 TASK 2: RESEARCH TOPIC AND RESEARCH QUESTIONS IDENTIFYING LEARNER NEEDS AND A RESEARCH PROBLEM — D300 PRFA — SZM2 Latest Update with Complete Solution

Instructional Problem: An instructional problem that exists within this target audience is lack of knowledge of resources, support systems, and academic pathways that are available to them as returning adult learners. The information included within this module could help adult learner who may be struggling with finding this information that they need to access if they are considering returning to higher education after an absence of five years or more. • current state of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs): The current state of knowledge skills and abilities of this learner are the following: • They have some knowledge of education • They possess real life learning experiences • desired state of KSAs: By the end of this module the adult students will be able to articulate, explain and access the following information: The adult student will have sufficient knowledge to navigate the many challenges that are often faced by adult students returning to higher education. The adult student will have the ability to access the knowledge and resources that are needed to transition back efficiently and effectively into the world of adult learning. These areas of knowledge include: 1. Why do adults consider returning to higher education? 2. What challenges do returning adult learners often face when returning to school? 3. What types of schools/Programs are available to returning adult learners? 4. support that is available for returning adult students? 5. What financial aid resources are available for returning adult students? • the gap or gaps between the current state and the desired state of KSAs: At the beginning of this e-learning module, the student is unaware of what resources and supports are available to 2 returning adult learners. Returning/Potential returning adult learners often do not possess the knowledge on where to go or how to obtain the help that they need. • a concise statement that summarizes the current KSAs, the desired KSAs, and the Gap: At the beginning of this e-learning module finds the student unaware of what resources and supports are available to returning adult learners. Returning/Potential returning students often do not possess the knowledge on where to go or how to obtain the help that they need. Once this e-learning module is completed, the adult learners will have the knowledge that they need to efficiently and effectively navigate the many resources that are available to provide help and support to them so that they have everything they need to confidently return to higher education as an adult learner.