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Tennyson, Robert D.; Nielsen, Milt – Educational Technology, 1998
Proposes an interactive learning model to serve as a psychological foundation for the field of instructional design theory. Topics include complexity theory, cognitive models of learning, cognitive and affective domains, sensory receptors component (memory) and the effects of external stimuli, affects component, cognitive strategies, and knowledge…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Instructional Design, Memory, Stimuli
Tennyson, Carol L.; Tennyson, Robert D. – Educational Technology, 1975
Some factors that improve the learning of rules by application of design strategies to teaching are presented. (HB)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Processes, Teaching Methods
Tennyson, Robert D. – Educational Technology, 1976
Presents guidelines for the evaluation of instructional materials beginning with the first phases of development and continuing until they are finally replaced. (JY)
Descriptors: Evaluation, Formative Evaluation, Guidelines, Instructional Design
Tennyson, Robert D. – Educational Technology, 1992
Proposes a cognitive-based model for instructional design that addresses the acquisition and employment of knowledge, the interaction of content knowledge and cognitive strategies for higher order thinking skills, and the affective domain. Educational learning theory is discussed, including working memory, long-term memory, and cognitive skills.…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Cognitive Processes, Instructional Design, Learning Theories
Tennyson, Carol L.; Tennyson, Robert D. – Educational Technology, 1978
Guidelines are provided for evaluation during four stages of curriculum development: evaluating the feasibility of a project, evaluation during formative design and development, summative evaluation during curriculum transitions, and maintenance evaluation of curriculum change. (RAO)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Feasibility Studies, Formative Evaluation
Tennyson, Robert D. – Educational Technology, 2002
Updates the Tennyson and Rasch linking theory, which proposes that instructional design can improve learning outcomes if there is an established link between learner mental processes and the means of instruction, delivery, and assessment. Includes behavioral, cognitive, and constructivist theories of learning; explains elaboration theory; and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society), Instructional Design
Tennyson, Robert D. – Educational Technology, 1987
The Minnesota Adaptive Instructional System research program investigates variables and conditions that improve learning through adaptive instructional strategies. The macro- level component of the system includes a learner model, knowledge base, and expert tutor model. At the micro-level there are nine variables which form the possible…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Strategies, Instructional Design
Tennyson, Robert D. – Educational Technology, 1990
Discusses three major areas in which cognitive psychology and educational technology are affecting instructional design (ID) theory: (1) analysis of information, including content analysis and task analysis; (2) the means of evaluating learners; and (3) linking learning theory with specific instructional strategies through an integrated…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Content Analysis, Educational Technology, Instructional Design
