Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SS 492 - Instructional Design

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course acquaints the student with various learning styles, teaching styles and instructional methods. Time is devoted to the fundamentals and mechanics of classroom management, visual aids, assignments, evaluation techniques, course preparation and provision for individual differences in the classroom. Activities include lectures, discussion groups, group projects, student presentations, and outside reading. (prereq: GS 1001  or GS 1010H , GS 1002  or GS 1020H , GS 1003  or GS 1030H , and junior standing)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Apply learning theories to design course content, instructional strategies, and assessment tasks
  • Describe contemporary practices of instructional design in a variety of settings, including business, industry, government, and classroom education
  • Write effective, measurable learning objectives
  • Design assessments based on desired outcomes
  • Map strategies for learning activities that link to outcomes
  • Critically evaluate tools and methods
  • Create media-rich educational content

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None 

Course Topics
  • Instructional design foundations
  • Analysis of learning environments
  • Learning management systems
  • Design of a learning environment
  • Implementation strategies
  • Evaluation techniques

Coordinator
Dr. Tammy Rice-Bailey



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