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A Comprehensive Review of Instructional Designer Research and Approaches in Learning Design
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Jill E. Stefaniak; Eunkyoung Elaine Cha; Fan Yang; Stephanie Gilstrap; Liangke Yang – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2025
The current systematic review study explores instructional designer practices to develop a comprehensive understanding of strategies employed by instructional designers and the expectations of the field. Using the PRISMA protocol, a total of 98 articles were included in the review consisting of 65 qualitative, 15 quantitative, and 18 mixed-methods…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Educational Research, Teacher Attitudes, Decision Making
Synthesis of Research on Improving Schools.
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Lieberman, Ann; Miller, Lynne – Educational Leadership, 1981
Studies about how schools improve indicate that the process of improvement happens simultaneously on two levels: the individual teacher level and the level of the school as an organization. Staff development, networking, and problem-centered activities are current approaches found promising for school improvement. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Organizational Development, Problem Solving
New Ideas for School Improvement.
Dunlap, Diane – OSSC Report, 1985
This report is comprised of brief summaries of various research-based and theoretical concepts and techniques--taken mostly from business management--that might improve educational administration. The topics discussed include (1) a list of successful business practices identified by the book, "In Search of Excellence"; (2) Theories X, Y,…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Educational Administration, Educational Innovation, Industrial Structure
Staff Development Tool Box: Using a Systems Approach.
Hosty, Maureen – Camping Magazine, 1996
A. J. Romiszowski developed a schematic model for analyzing performance problems. Whether a problem lies with staff members or their environment is determined first. Staff problems are grouped according to past performance. Work environment problems include work methods, management systems, and job organization. Model emphasizes flexibility and…
Descriptors: Camping, Group Dynamics, Job Performance, Leadership
Concluding Observations.
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Steeples, Douglas W. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1986
Complex institutional problems require comprehensive and complex solutions, including such strategies as defining or redefining institutional mission, finding a market niche, planning, cutting costs and increasing income, structural change, enterprising leadership, and using existing assets and good luck to best advantage. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, College Planning, College Role
A Catalogue of Products That Can Aid Schools in Doing Organization Development and Needs Assessment.
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Hoffman, Cynthia K. – 1979
The products in this catalogue are programs and publications designed to help schools with staff development programs that are aimed at improving organizational functioning and communication (organization development), or at conducting needs assessment. The organization development products and publications reviewed are designed to help schools…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Catalogs, Communication Skills, Educational Needs