Mastering the Instructional Design Process: A Systematic Approach (Hardcover)

by William J. Rothwell (Author), H. C. Kazanas (Author)
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The fourth edition of Mastering the Instructional Design Process has been completely revised and updated and is based on the instructional design competencies of the International Board of Standards of Performance and Instruction (IBSTPI). The book identifies the core competencies of instructional system design and presents them in a way that helps to develop these competencies and apply them successfully in real-world settings. This comprehensive resource covers the full range of topics for understanding and mastering the instructional design process including: detecting and solving human performance problems; analyzing needs, learners, work settings, and work; establishing performance objectives and performance measurements; delivering the instruction effectively; and managing instructional design projects successfully.

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Mastering the Instructional Design Process

Since is was first published in 1992, Mastering the Instructional Design Process has become a classic in the field providing professionals, trainers, and students with a step-by-step guide through all aspects of the instructional design process.

The fourth edition of Mastering the Instructional Design Process has been completely revised and updated and is based on the instructional design competencies of the International Board of Standards of Performance and Instruction (IBSTPI). The book identifies the core competencies of instructional system design and presents them in a way that helps to develop these competencies and apply them successfully in real-world settings. This comprehensive resource covers the full range of topics for understanding and mastering the instructional design process including: detecting and solving human performance problems; analyzing needs, learners, work settings, and work; establishing performance objectives and performance measurements; delivering the instruction effectively; and managing instructional design projects successfully.

The fourth edition reflects the most current information and changes in the state-of-the-art of the instructional design profession. Mastering the Instructional Design Process includes

• Updated information on instructional alternatives

• The most current information on instructional strategies and technology

• Downloadable PowerPoint® lectures and slides for each chapter

• New chapters on the future of instructional design

• A companion website offers helpful worksheets and activities

In addition, the book offers a self-assessment model for readers to measurement them-selves against research-based competencies of effective instructional designers.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Pfeiffer; 4 edition (August 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787996467
• ISBN-13: 978-0787996468
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,379 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book for developing training., December 27, 1997

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This review is from: Mastering the Instructional Design Process : A Systematic Approach, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

We used this book in out graduate program at Penn State. It quickly provides detailed information for every step of the instructional design process. It is a good text to learn about training and an even better reference book for later use.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book both as an instructional tool and reference, October 8, 2001

By	Earl W Bentley "ebentley9" (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering the Instructional Design Process: A Systematic Approach (Jossey Bass Business and Management Series) (Hardcover)

This book was used in my 1994 Bachelor's program in Workforce Education, Training, and Development undertaken at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. It provided readily applied techniques for improving employee performance. I still use it today as a wonderful reference tool. I receommend this book to anyone tasked with instructional design.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mastering the Instructional Design Process, February 20, 2009

By	Heidi M. Hanson "Education Student" (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is a bit dry and what seems to be common knowledge. This text discusses a subject until it is completely dead. It would have been nice to have more case studies and examples showing how the process was used practically because the actual process does not seem that complicated. At least it seems like most people already do most of the steps in their head.