Handbook of Curriculum Design for Individualized Instruction

Handbook of Curriculum Design for Individualized Instruction PDF

Author: Sidney J. Drumheller

Publisher: Educational Technology

Published: 1971

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9780877780045

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Abstract: Precise guidelines for the design and development of individualized instruction curriculum materials from rigorously defined behavioral objectives are presented. With the guidelines an educator can identify all objectives appropriate for an instructional unit, define a procedure to order the objectives into an educational sequence, and determine how to communicate specifications to teachers and curriculum writers. The Drumheller Model is based on the Bloom Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Exercises are included.

Instructional Development for Individualized Learning in Higher Education

Instructional Development for Individualized Learning in Higher Education PDF

Author: Robert M. Diamond

Publisher: Educational Technology

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780877780779

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Abstract: A practical guide to instructional development for individual learning for university administrators, faculty members, and students involved in academic innovation emphasizes specific procedures and actual experiences, rather than theories and hypothetical examples. The 7 text chapter present information and guidelines concerning the basic elements of a sucessful individualized instruction program; requirements for organizational changes in academic philosophy; basic design inputs, project development, and the establishment of the instructional operational sequence; design and implementation of evaluation instruments and procedures; the instructional evaluation component and the intrepretation of evaluation data; cost-effectiveness and accountability (exemplified by a case study); and the current status of and prospects for individualized higher education. Information on institutional policies with respect to the use of copyrightable materials, royalties, and on the logistics, hardware, and budgeting in independent learning facilities, are appended. (wz).