Contemporary Education Role of Instructional Design

Abstract

This study focuses on Instructional Design (ID) as a critical methodology in structuring effective educational experiences, aligning educational technologies with pedagogical theories to optimize learning. It investigated the barriers to its implementation, including institutional resistance, the lack of specific training for instructional designers, and challenges in creating engaging educational materials. The goal was to explore ID practices, their advantages and disadvantages, and to clarify the role of the instructional design professional in education. The methodology consisted of a qualitative literature review, analyzing relevant literature to understand the implications of ID in education. The results indicate that, despite the challenges, ID has significant potential to promote more personalized and student-centered learning. However, its effectiveness depends on overcoming obstacles related to its adoption and on the proper training of instructional designers. It concludes that a collaborative approach among educators, designers, and institutions is essential for the successful implementation of ID, emphasizing the need for ongoing research to identify innovative strategies that address the challenges of modern education.