9471 - Instructional Systems Design |
Development of skills and knowledge related to the systematic design of instruction. Emphasis is placed on content analysis, instructional strategies, and formative evaluation. (3 credit hours)
If I am being honest, I will have to admit that this course was quite a struggle for me. Even though I was successful in the class, I felt as if I was always floundering with the course expectations. However, at one point in the class I finally realized that part of the design process requires being uncomfortable. A designer is one who must think outside of the box and look beyond the usual conventions to find solutions to complex problems. I felt that learning to conduct a Needs Assessment was a great benefit to me as a teacher. Most teachers know intuitively when there is a problem that needs to be addressed. However, conducting a formalized Needs Assessment is an excellent way of pinpointing a problem and making it tangible so that a solution can be developed.