EDIT 700 - Principles of Instructional Design - 3 credits

This course introduces the instructional systems design (ISD) model for education and training contexts, with emphasis on the delineation and alignment of instructional goals, teaching methodologies and evaluation techniques. Students develop mastery of the of the instructional design process, analyze the role of the systematic design of instruction within the context of teaching and training processes and relate this knowledge to their educational profession or other related instructional setting. The course culminates with in-depth curriculum analyses requiring students to research the design and function of current curricula based on the instructional systems approach, with specific attention to the alignment of goals and objectives, an analysis of diverse learner needs and the instructional methods used to teach and assess learning.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring