Principles of Instructional Design (Hardcover)

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Describes a rationally consistent basis for instructional design based in cognitive psychology and information-processing theory. Prepares teachers to design and develop a course, unit, and module of instruction; outlines the nine stages of instructional design procedure; and integrates current research and practice in the movement toward performance systems technology.

About the Author

Walter Wager is a full professor in the Educational Psychology and Learning Systems Department of Florida State University. He teaches advanced instructional design courses, and courses in the design of computer-based instruction and electronic performance systems. He is also the Coordinator of Instructional Services in the Office for Distance and Distributed Learning. In this role, he works with faculty to help them improve their teaching and to integrate technology into their instruction. Professor Wager has won excellence in teaching awards and the University President's Technology Award for outstanding use of technology in instruction. He is the author of many journal articles and book chapters.

Dr. Katharine C. Golas is Vice President of the Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division at Southwest Research Institute. She specializes in the design and development of training technologies for the federal government. Dr. Golas is currently directing the development of instructional technologies aimed at integrating intelligent tutors, geographically dispersed subject matter experts, learning management systems, and a diverse array of support tools to develop responsive, high quality 'learner centered' systems. Dr. Golas is the author of over 100 publications, technical reports, and presentations. She has a PhD. in Instructional Systems from Florida State University.

John M. Keller holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Design and Organizational Behavior from Indiana University. He is currently a Professor of Instructional Systems and Educational Psychology at Florida State University. Dr. Keller has extensive experience working with corporate, governmental, and educational organizations in the United States and abroad. He has made major contributions to the development of approaches to designing motivational systems and he has contributed to the design of performance improvement and systematic training design processes for several major corporations and governmental agencies. He is best known for the motivational design process he created called the 'ARCS model.' --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 375 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 4 edition (January 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0030347572
• ISBN-13: 978-0030347573
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #641,195 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless ID Basics, July 24, 2001

By	Ann Deden (Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I first read this book when I was an instructional design student in 1972. Gagne and Briggs' definitions of types of learning and of learning processes are ageless. Even in the era of constructivist ID, this book contributes an important bridge between fundamentals of psychology and the structuring of learning experiences and environments. Where would I be today without 'reverse chaining'? Probably at the end of my leash!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro, September 16, 2008

By	Jose Vargas "Pancuco" (Yauco, Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Instructional Design (Hardcover)

Este libro me parece excelente herramienta de estudio y de gran utilidad para los que están en el campo del diseńo curricular.

Altamente recomendado.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new, September 15, 2008

By	R. Newbury - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Principles of Instructional Design (Hardcover)

Instructional design theory isn't new and this revision of the text doesn't change that. It is a good review but is not as current with new technology as I would have liked. The ADDIE model is a standard and while the text does explain the process, there is much more current information on the model and, in some cases, better explanation available on the internet.