Instructional Design Theories and Models: An Overview of Their Current Status

by Charles M. Reigeluth (Editor)

Overview

Instructional Design Theories and Models is a thorough yet concise overview of eight of the most comprehensive and best-known attempts to integrate knowledge about effective and appealing instruction. Chapters were written by the original theorists to provide a more accurate and behind-the-scenes look at the theories' development. Instructional Des

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136778261
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/01/1983
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	512
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Charles M. Reigeluth

Table of Contents

Contents: Unit 1: Instruction: What the Discipline is Like. C.M. Reigeluth, Instructional Design: What Is It Like and Why Is It? G.L. Gropper, A Metatheory of Instruction: A Framework for Analyzing and Evaluating Instructional Theories and Models. L.N. Landa, Descriptive and Prescriptive Theories of Learning and Instruction: An Analysis of their Relationships and Interactions. Unit 2: Models and Theories of Instruction. D.T. Aronson, L.J. Briggs, Contributions of Gagn and Briggs to a Prescriptive Model of Instruction. G.L. Gropper, A Behavioral Approach to Instructional Prescription. L.N. Landa, The Algo-Heuristic Theory of Instruction. J.M. Scandura, Instructional Strategies Based on the Structural Learning Theory. A. Collins, A.L. Stevens, A Cognitive Theory of Inquiry Teaching. M.D. Merrill, Component Display of Theory. C.M. Reigeluth, F.S. Stein, The Elaboration Theory of Instruction. J.M. Keller, Motivational Design of Instruction. Unit 3: Commentary. G.E. Snelbecker, Is Instructional Theory Alive and Well? Concluding Remarks.

Editorial Reviews

"...an outstanding summary and integration of a wide range of instructional design theories and models."
—Human Factor Society Newsletter

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