Change by Chuck Spuches

The idea of change was surmised in a way that can possibly be responsible for the shifting of Industrial, professional and financial markets and entities throughout the world. Also the use of finding ways to elicit change can prove to be a viable tool in these matters. To improve, make better or alter anything requires change, so being able to exercise that tool can prove to be vital in these areas. After being in a discussion group with Chuck Spunches, I realized how proficient Instructional Design can be in learning the necessary tasks, characteristics and functions which become the catalysts for change.
Dr. Prochaska, of the University Of Rhode Island described change as being a conscious state of mind which can possibly put you through 5 stages that challenge, evoke and hinder change:
v Stage 1 = Pre contemplation – THINKING ABOUT PROBLEMS
v Stage 2 = Contemplation – SERIOUSLY THINKING OF A WAY TO OVERCOME PROBLEMS
v Stage 3 = Preparation - PLANNING ON TAKING ACTION TO OVERCOME PROBLEMS
v Stage 4 = Action – CHANGE IS ELICITED TO OVERCOME PROBLEMS
v Stage 5 = Maintenance – CHANGE OF BEHAVIOR
Dr. Prochaska’s theory of behavioral change can be contributed to principles that are found in the field of Instructional Design.