Instructional Design for Self-Instructional Materials
About the Course
The Instructional Design for Self-Instructional Materials course is designed for anyone who develops and delivers training or education programmes and interested in learning the basics of instructional design. It is especially appropriate for educators and trainers in schools, higher education, business, industry, the military and the government. Specifically, the course focuses on the design and development of educational materials for various institutions and organisations involved in education and training. The programme addresses core concepts in instructional design and human learning, and the principles and preparation of self-instructional materials.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
evaluate the theories of human learning influencing the design and development of instructional materials
explain the theory and principles of instructional design
apply the principles of instructional design in the development of self-instructional materials
Target Audience:
The course is targeted at the following:
Educators involved in the development of learning materials for the preparation of teachers
Instructors in institutions of higher learning involved in the preparation and delivery of learning materials
Individuals assisting writers in the preparation of self-instructional materials
Trainers in industry, business, government agencies and the military involved in the preparation of customised learning materials
Module 1:
Instructional Design
Module 2:
Human Learning and Instructional Design
Module 3:
Design Principles of Self-Instructional Materials
Module 4:
Production of Self-Instructional Materials
Course Delivery:
Through a combination of lecture, demonstration, discussion and practical sessions, particpants will be provided with the opportunity to design and produce a sample of self-instructional materials based on the effective use of instructional design priinciple.
