Information & Library Science Department ILS 575 outline

ILS575

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Introduction to the principles of the systematic application of instructional design. Critique of current and alternative instructional design models. Scheduled fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate understanding of the instructional design process by ...
╖     discussing the rationale for using a systematic approach.
╖     paraphrasing the major elements commonly included in instructional design models and comparing/contrasting their emphases.
╖     discussing the rationale and procedures for formative evaluation and revision.
╖     discussing approaches to successful implementation of the design solution.
2. Demonstrate competence in doing instructional design by ...
╖     analyzing performance problems to determine the need for instruction.
╖     analyzing the necessary inputs (characteristics of learners, learning environments, learning tasks) for making good instructional design decisions.
╖     specifying appropriate objectives and measures for given leaning tasks and learners.
╖     selecting appropriate instructional strategies and formats.
╖     designing and developing a course outline.
╖     creating effective media and message design.
╖     producing quality instruction.
╖     conducting formative and summative evaluations of instruction.
╖     planning for effective implementation. 

 

COURSE OUTLINE

I.       Unit 1: Housekeeping and Introduction to Instructional Design

II.      Unit 2: Major Instructional Design Models

III.     Unit 3: Analysis of Needs and Goals

IV.       Unit 4: Task Analysis

V.         Unit 5: Analysis of Learners and Contexts

VI.       Unit 6: Performance Objectives

VII.      Unit 7: Performance Measurement

VIII.     Unit 8: Instructional Strategy

IX.       Unit 9: Developing Instructional Materials

X.         Unit 10: Formative Evaluation

XI.        Unit 11: Revisions of Instruction

XII.       Unit 12: Summative Evaluation

XIII.      Unit 13: Final Exam 

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Instructional Design Project: 600 points -- 60%
╖     Drafts of Documentation (9 assignments): 330 pts -- 33%
╖     Final (revised) Documentation: 270 pts -- 27%
2. Final Exam: 200 points -- 20%
3. Participation and Contribution: 200 points -- 20%

SUGGESTED TEXTS / TEXTS USED IN THE PAST

Walter Dick, Lou Carey and James O. Carey (2005). The Systematic Design of Instruction (6th Edition). ISBN# 0205412742

Approved by the ILS Department Curriculum Committee and Faculty, Spring 2009.