Course Description
Developing instructional materials for a defined context applying a learner-centered, systematic design philosophy. Working within a team environment while applying contemporary learning theories. Engaging in situational assessment, learner analysis, performance specification, test construction, strategies selection, materials design, and evaluation.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Submit a proposal for presentation at a professional conference of their choice. The proposal should elaborate on some specific theory of instructional design and development and demonstrate its application to a specific instructional product.
Athena Title
INSTR DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisite
EDIT 4170/6170
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Instructional Goal #1 Explain purpose of theories and models utilized in education. Objective 1a Identify descriptive and prescriptive aspects of conceptual modeling. Objective 1b Construct a framework for comparing theories of instruction. Objective 1c Deconstruct instructional development models based on theoretical, philosophical and epistemological origins. Objective 1d Summarize a survey of instructional development models. Instructional Goal #2 Synthesize an original plan for developing episodes of guided learning. Objective 2a Present an instructional design brief. Objective 2b Propose a project management plan. Objective 2c Identify fundamental guidelines for developing an instructional product. Instructional Goal #3 Construct an instructional product Objective 3a Form an instructional development team. Objective 3b Establish protocol for consulting with subject matter experts. Objective 3c Produce or acquire supporting instructional materials. Objective 3d Create sample job aids. Instructional Goal #4 Generate a Pilot Evaluation Report. Objective 4a Conduct a Pilot Evaluation. Objective 4b Compose an Executive Summary. Objective 4c Reflect on the process.
Topical Outline
1. Guidelines for an Instructional Product 2. Developing a Project Management Plan 3. Survey of Instructional Development Models 4. Constructivist Cases for Instructional Development 5. Ideas for Postmodern Instructional Development 6. Working Alongside Subject Matter Experts 7. Fabricating Job Aids 8. Composing an Executive Summary 9. Presenting a Pilot Evaluation Report 10. Maintaining Ethics in Product Development
Syllabus