Climate change in coastal areas is a complex problem that involves value systems and requires various scientific disciplines. Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) approach is needed in learning so that it can train students to think holistically, structured and systematically. This research was carried out with…

Discusses transfer of training and explains the Transfer Design Model, which provides a comprehensive process for designing transfer techniques into training materials and organizational systems. Topics include initial performance measure, systemic design factors, instructional design factors, training, maintenance system, and transfer performance…

Motivational design, a major component of the ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction) model that describes how to understand the motivation to learn, is described in this second article of a two-part series. Topics addressed include audience analysis; motivational objectives, measures, and motivational strategy design; and…

This report describes design techniques, areas of effective application, and research directions in educational simulations. The five chapters contain (1) a review of recent literature; (2) an overview of the field of simulation including definitions and some of the rationales for using simulation in instruction; (3) an outline of the design…

This series of self-instructional booklets is designed to assist teachers in improving their instructional effectiveness by (1) breaking course activities into short segments, enabling each learner to proceed at his own pace; (2) monitoring learner achievement after completion of each segment of the course; and (3) revising each instructional…