ECU 542 Instructional Theory and Design

This course explores theories, principles, and models of instructional design. Emphasis is placed on three major, overarching theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Students learn to distinguish between the three major theories and how best to apply them into classroom instruction. 

Credits

6

Prerequisite

Admission to the M.Ed. program

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Explain the benefits and challenges to implementing the three major instructional theories within classrooms.
3. Analyze how applications of instructional principles and models increase student learning.
4. Evaluate how appropriate the use of a particular instructional theory, principle, or model would be in a given circumstance.