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Hwang, Ahn-Sook – Instructional Science, 1996
Examines two conflicting educational theories: constructivism and positivism. Constructivism sees human knowledge of the external environment as constructed and based upon the subjective observer, whereas positivism sees knowledge as fixed for scientific testing. Discusses their implications in the field of instructional development and recommends…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Environment, Educational Theories
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Wasson, Barbara – Instructional Science, 1998
Compares the knowledge content of GTE (Generic Tutoring Environment), a generic instructional knowledge base that facilitates dynamic pedagogical decision making, and PEPE, a computational framework for representing pedagogical knowledge to tailor instruction to an individual student. The courseware's interaction with the student and instructional…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Courseware, Decision Making, Individualized Instruction
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Duchastel, Philippe – Instructional Science, 1992
Examines the processes involved in building instructional systems that are based on artificial intelligence and hypermedia technologies. Traditional instructional systems design methodology is discussed; design issues including system architecture and learning strategies are addressed; and a new methodology for building knowledge-based…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design