ABSTRACT

The Instructional Design Knowledge Base: Theory, Research and Practice provides ID professionals and students at all levels with a comprehensive exploration of the theories and research that serve as a foundation for current and emerging ID practice. This book offers both current and classic interpretations of theory from a range of disciplines and approaches. It encompasses general systems, communication, learning, early instructional, media, conditions-based, constructivist design and performance-improvement theories.

Features include:

  • rich representations of the ID literature
  • concise theory summaries
  • specific examples of how theory is applied to practice
  • recommendations for future research
  • a glossary of related terms
  • a comprehensive list of references.

A perfect resource for instructional design and technology doctoral, masters and educational specialist certificate programs, The Instructional Design Knowledge Base provides students and scholars with a comprehensive background for ID practice and a foundation for future ID thinking.

chapter 2|20 pages

GENERAL SYSTEMS THEORY

chapter 3|20 pages

COMMUNICATION THEORY

chapter 5|14 pages

EARLY INSTRUCTIONAL THEORY

chapter 6|20 pages

Media Theory 85

chapter 7|25 pages

CONDITIONS-BASED THEORY

chapter 8|17 pages

CONSTRUCTIVIST DESIGN THEORY

chapter 9|21 pages

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT THEORY