Abstract
Philosophical Foundations and Instructional Design (Curriculum Theory). Research and Theory Division Symposium: Open Forum on the Foundational Issues of the Field of Instructional Technology. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Dallas, January 1984. 11pp. Concerned with curriculum theory and development and the place of curriculum theory within the area of instructional technology, this paper first identifies the central questions of curriculum (e.g., what should we teach?) and discusses the implications of the resulting issues: (1) Why should we teach this rather than that? (2) Who should have access to what knowledge7 (3) What affects would accrue from the study, particularly the prolonged study, of a given domain of knowledge? and (4) How should the various parts of the curriculum be interrelated in order to create a coherent whole? The question of curriculum is examined and implications for the field of technology that might enhance the utilization of media within the instructional process are viewed. Conclusions indicate that linking the notions of curriculum and media together will suggest new ways of looking at the learning process and provide a different language and conceptual framework for looking at the issues, problems, and concerns in the field. Ten references are listed. -Microfiche 97 cents, paper copy $2.15 plus shipping, as document ED 243 427. The Status of Authoring Aids for Instructional Systems Development: An Analysis of Needs and Availability. Final Report,Sandra K. Wetzel and others. San Diego, Calif.: Navy Personnel Research and Development Center, 1982. 25pp. Surveys and follow-up interviews were conducted in 1978 and 1980 respectively at the Navy's Instructional Program Development Centers to determine the need for the development or modification of authoring aids (manuals containing detailed procedural guidelines) to support designers/developers in producing high quality, usable, instructional materials. In addition, tri-service availability and utilization of authoring aids were assessed. Results indicated that instructional strategy selection, terminal/enabler objective writing, and test construction needed support. The tri-service assessment showed that existing aids and those under development would require major modifications to meet Navy requirements. It was recommended that: (a) designers/developers be encouraged to take courses/workshops in instructional technology; (b) coordination be maintained with appropriate tri-service agencies for interservice exchange; and (c) existing authoring aids, such as the Instructional Quality Inventory (IQI) and the Author Training Course, be modified if necessary and placed online as computer-based aids. A 24-item bibliography, a flow chart outlining Instructional Systems Development (ISD) design and development tasks, and a report distribution list are provided. -Microfiche 97 cents, paper copy $2.15 plus shipping, as document ED 243 476.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
