Homework: Design Elements
In this chapter and the next, I describe instructional methods you can use to help learners build accurate mental models. In this chapter, I focus on implicit instructional methods that do not involve overt learner activity. Implicit methods work by promoting mental rehearsals in the absence of external behavioral responses. Implicit methods that are proven to promote learning include:
a. Relevant Graphics
b. Personalized Instruction
c. Agent Question Dialogs
d. Examples and Self-Explanation Training
e. Analogies
f. Teaching Pro
Task
Find a course that you attended recently enough to: (i) have the course materials and (ii) remember the flow of the course and its timing.
a. Use the design template for this course's special project.
b. Recreate the course design of your chosen course showing the key learning elements along with a minimal amount of content.
c. The content should only be enough to guide you or an experienced instructor through teaching the course.
d. Should not go as deep as a step-by-step what-to-say or do-next level of detail.
e. Focus your attention on design elements used by instructor and/or students.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.