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Module Title Creative Instructional Design
Module Code ES220
School School of Education Studies

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Module Co-ordinatorMr Peter TiernanOffice NumberC145b
Level 5 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
This module aims to develop an understanding of the models and instructional strategies used to develop effective instructional artefacts for the holistic learning environment, as well as an appreciation of the art of creative instructional design.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to…
  1. define instructional design and identify its key components
  2. identify the compentencies required by instructional designers
  3. identify appropriate instructional design models and criteria for the development of instructional artefacts for the print media
  4. Utilise appropriate tools (such as QuarkExpress 8) to design instructional activities
  5. Design and develop creative instructional activities in the print media
  6. Develop lesson plans to guide teachers in use of 'print' instructional activities


Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 20
Tutorials 48
Laboratories 82
Seminars
Independent Learning Time 0
Total 150
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List
Recommended Book Resources
  • Lecturer Notes
  • Dick, W. & Carey, L. 2004, The Systematic Design of Instruction. 6th Edition Allyn and Bacon.
  • Gagne, R., Wager, W., Golas, K., & Keller, J.M. 2004, Principles of Instructional Design. 5th Ed.Wadsworth Publishing
  • Rothwell, W.J. & Kazansas, H.C. 1998, Mastering the Instructional Design Process: A systematic approach. 2nd Ed. San Francisco: JosseyBass (Pfeiffer)
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Fields, D., Richey, R., & Foxon, M. 2001, Instructional Design Competencies: The Standards. 3rd Edition. ERIC Clearinghouse on Information & Technology: Syracuse University, NY.
  • Flagg, B.N. 1989, Formative Evaluation for Educational Technologies. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum
  • Gronlund, N. 1999, How to write and use instructional objectives. 6th Ed. Prentice Hall.
  • Kemp, J.E., Morrison, G.R. & Ross, S.M. 1998, Designing Effective Instruction, 2nd Ed. Wiley et al.
  • Khan, B. 2005, Managing ELearning Strategies: Design, Delivery, Implementation and Evaluation. Information Science Publishing.
  • Smith, P. & Ragan, T. 2004, Instructional Design. Wiley/ Jossey Bass.
 
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