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Groth, Randall E. – Mathematics Teacher, 2011
The lesson study model of professional development that originated in Japan is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. At its core, lesson study is a means of bringing teachers together to carry out the process of planning a lesson, implementing and observing it, and then examining it during a debriefing session. The debriefing…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Secondary School Teachers, Professional Development, Instructional Improvement
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Laurillard, D.; Charlton, P.; Craft, B.; Dimakopoulos, D.; Ljubojevic, D.; Magoulas, G.; Masterman, E.; Pujadas, R.; Whitley, E.A.; Whittlestone, K. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2013
The use of digital technologies is now widespread and increasing, but is not always optimized for effective learning. Teachers in higher education have little time or support to work on innovation and improvement of their teaching, which often means they simply replicate their current practice in a digital medium. This paper makes the case for a…
Descriptors: Teacher Improvement, Instructional Innovation, Instructional Design, Instructional Improvement
Di Vesta, Francis J.; Rieber, Lloyd P. – Educational Communication and Technology Journal, 1987
Discusses the contributions that cognitive psychology can make to the development of instructional designs and systems. Instructional design models for training and educational applications are described, potentials of cognitive engineering are reviewed, and possibilities for improved instructional design are presented, including objectives, kinds…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Educational Objectives, Evaluation
Richey, Rita – 1992
Instructional design as a discipline is currently experiencing rapid expansion on a variety of fronts: theoretical, technological, philosophical, and in the spheres of practice. This book is about changing design theory and practice to meet the challenges of this growth in the particular area of adult learning. The six chapters address the…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adults, Industrial Training, Instructional Design