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Module Title Creative Instructional Design
Module Code ES224
School School of Education Studies

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Justin RamiOffice NumberCA114
Level 2 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
1. Define instructional design and identify its key components 2. Identify the competencies required by instructional designers 3. Identify appropriate instructional design models and criteria for the development of instructional artifacts 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
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time 150

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
* Theme 1 Exploration of the concept of Instructional Design - Role of Subject Matter Expert versus role of Instructional Designer - Instructional Design Competencies * Theme 2 Selecting Instructional Design Models to guide the Instructional Design process - for example - Dick & Carey Model/ Gerlach and Ely/ Tripp and Bichelmeyers''''s rapid Prototyping/ Knirk and Gustafson etc and ADDIE process * Theme 3 Instructional Design Process - Overview of the Instructional Design Process - Identifying the learner/ learning needs - Content Analysis and Task Analysis - Writing Instructional Goals and Objectives - Sequencing instructional content - Choosing and implementing appropriate Instructional Strategies - Choosing and implementing appropriate assessment strategies * Theme 4 Media Selection-Media Categories - Print/ Still Visual/ Motion Visual/ Audio/ Real Object/ Web-based Media - Models of Media Selection: Instructional Method/ Subject Matter/ Learner Characteristics/ Practical Constraints/ Physical Attributes of Media/ Learning Environment * Theme 5 Aesthetic Design - focus on design elements and criteria for the ''''print'''' media - use of type, lines, boxes, shading and graphics and principles of graphic design(Balance and Emphasis/ Simplicity/ Alignment/ Contrast and Consistency) * Theme 6 Pedagogic Design - Examine variety of pedagogic models and strategies for developing materials within ''''print'''' media * Theme 7 Implementing the instructional episode - Developing appropriate evaluation instruments to assess effectiveness of instructional design artefact/s
Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List
* 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)
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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