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Aylward, Ronald C.; Cronjé, Johannes C. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2022
The pedagogical paradigms of Direct instruction (behaviorism/objectivism) and Constructivism are often seen as opposing paradigms at the ends of an instructional design continuum. Unfortunately, this view makes the two approaches mutually exclusive. Designers must use the one at the expense of the other. A previous study proposed that the two…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Behaviorism, Constructivism (Learning), Mastery Learning
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Yarbrough, Jillian Ruth – Research in Higher Education Journal, 2018
With innovations in technology, adult educators can begin to create learning opportunities in very expansive terms. But, innovative, technologically advanced learning environments still benefit from a solid foundation in adult learning theory, instrumental theories like John B. Watson's Behaviorism, Lev Vygotsky's Social Development Theory, Jack…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Learning Theories, Andragogy, Adult Education
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Gubacs-Collins, Klara Dianna – Physical Educator, 2015
What constitutes appropriate practice in physical education? NASPE suggests the outcome of a physical education program should be that adolescents have gained the skills and knowledge to be physically active for a lifetime. Furthermore, a physically educated person consistently demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Daily Living Skills, Questioning Techniques, Teaching Methods
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Paleeri, Sankaranarayanan – Journal on Educational Psychology, 2011
This paper makes an attempt to highlight the significance of Chomskyan concepts of linguistic and cognitivism in restructuring educational ideals and directions regarding learning in Educational Psychology. His specific views on educational aspects are the need of the hour in education scenario especially in the context of globalization. This…
Descriptors: Linguistics, Linguistic Theory, Cognitive Processes, Educational Psychology
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Isman, Aytekin – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2011
The main goal of the new instructional design model is to organize long term and full learning activities. The new model is based on the theoretical foundation of behaviorism, cognitivism and constructivism. During teaching and learning activities, learners are active and use cognitive, constructivist, or behaviorist learning to construct new…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Instructional Design, Learning Activities, Educational Technology
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Bowden, Randall – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2008
College and university teaching has come under intense scrutiny in recent years. Scholars agree that effective teaching is much more than the transmission of knowledge. However, they may disagree as to what effective teaching entails. This paper provides a perspective that effective teaching, and thus learning, is enhanced when appropriate…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Teacher Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, College Instruction
Brown, A. Howard – Educational Technology, 1996
Discusses the appropriate use of the instructional systems design (ISD) process and compares it to the appropriate use of the dog-breeding process according to the AKC (American Kennel Club). Topics include constructivism and objectivism, or behaviorism; instructional effectiveness; and the use of design models. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Comparative Analysis, Constructivism (Learning), Instructional Design
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Glenzer, Holly – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2005
In My Fair Lady ( Lerner & Lowe, 1956), the play, the renowned linguistics professor, Henry Higgins, attempts to instruct the common flower-vendor, Eliza Doolittle, in proper English etiquette and speech. Revisit the colourful story from the perspective of a twenty-first century instructional designer. Set in the 1910s, but written in the heyday…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Constructivism (Learning), Instructional Design, Drama
Ertmer, Peggy A.; Newby, Timothy J. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1993
Explains three learning theories (i.e., behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism) and examines how each can be used for planning and conducting instructional design activities. Historical foundations are discussed, and comparisons are made concerning how learning occurs, the role of memory, how transfer occurs, and types of learning. (Contains…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Constructivism (Learning)
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Evans, Terry; Nation, Daryl – Open Learning, 1996
Responds to a critique by Alistair Inglis of a previous article dealing with instructional industrialism and educational technology in open learning and distance education. Topics include paradigm shifts; instructional design; behaviorism and cognitive psychology; the relationship between practice, research, and theory; and possibilities for…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Distance Education, Educational Technology
Brown, Christine; And Others – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1994
Considers metacognition as a basis for software used in computer-assisted instruction. Topics discussed include the role of the teacher as a facilitator of higher order thinking skills; cognitive tools for learner support; learning theory and instructional design, including behaviorism, information processing, and constructivism; two software…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Courseware
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Magliaro, Susan G.; Lockee, Barbara B.; Burton, John K. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2005
Rooted in behavioral theory, particularly the radical or selectivist behaviorism of B.F. Skinner (1953, 1954, 1966, 1968, 1974), the direct instruction (DI) approach to teaching is now well into its third decade of influencing curriculum, instruction, and research. It is also in its third decade of controversy. Our purpose is to present the DI…
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Instructional Design
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Roberts, Stephanie; Conn, Cynthia; Lohr, Linda; Hunt, Erin; Duffy, Annmari – TechTrends, 2003
Presents a meta-model of instructional design (ID) that integrates content covered in instructional technology graduate programs and explores the impact of an instructional designer's perspective on designs. Discusses the theoretical background; instructional strategies; educational philosophies; paradigm shifts; behaviorist, constructivist, and…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Constructivism (Learning)
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Mishra, Sanjaya – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2002
Discusses use of the Web for online instruction and presents a design framework for creating online learning environments. Highlights include approaches to instruction, including behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism; learning activities; content; learner support; and application of the framework for a graduate course at the Indira Gandhi…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Constructivism (Learning), Content Analysis
Fields, Dennis – 1996
Robert Gagne's theories and research have had a significant impact on practitioners in general, especially instructional designers. He has influenced teaching and curriculum development and used standard practices as a stimulus for the development of theory. This paper explores Gagne's influence on practice by examining the relationship between…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Curriculum Development