Theories of Instructional Design

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In this paper, the writer first discusses Jerome Bruner's theory of discovery learning where students interact with the world around them by wrestling with topics, manipulating objects and doing experiments in order to learn things. The writer then turns to John Dewey's approach of project-based learning where students design their own projects to learn about a topic. Finally, the writer explains the benefits of David Ausubel's advanced organizer that highlights important information and causes students to look for that information. The writer points out that a variety of instructional methods must be used in an effort for all students to thrive and understand the information presented.

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"Discovery learning is a theory begun by Jerome Bruner and is an approach where students interact with the world around them by wrestling with topics, manipulating objects, and doing experiments in order to learn things. "The idea is that students are more likely to remember concepts they discover on their own" (Conway). However, key to discovery learning is that students do have background knowledge of their subject already. Teachers also find that structured experiences result in much more learning. This method would involve taking field trips to meander around famous places. However, in today's world, virtual field trips would also work really well."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ryder, M. Instructional Design Models. University of Colorado at Denver. http://carbon.cudenver.edu/~mryder/itc_data/idmodels.html
• Alternative Modes of Teaching and Learning. The University of Western Australia. http://www.csd.uwa.edu.au/altmodes/to_delivery/discovery_learning.html
• Conway, Judith. Educational Technology's Effect on Models of Instruction. http://copland.udel.edu/~jconway/EDST666.htm#dislrn
• Project Based Learning Homepage. http://college.cengage.com/education/resources/res_project/students/c2007/background.html
• Focus on Effectiveness. Research-Based Strategies. Northwest Educational Technology Consortium. http://www.netc.org/focus/strategies/cues.php

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