Mastering the Instructional Design Process : A Systematic Approach

by Rothwell, William J.; Kazanas, H. C.

• ISBN13: 9780787996468
• ISBN10: 0787996467
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-08-18
• Publisher: Pfeiffer & Co

Summary

The fourth edition of Mastering the Instructional Design Process has been completely revised and updated and is based on the instructional design competencies of the International Board of Standards of Performance and Instruction (IBSTPI). The book identifies the core competencies of instructional system design and presents them in a way that helps to develop these competencies and apply them successfully in real-world settings. This comprehensive resource covers the full range of topics for understanding and mastering the instructional design process including: detecting and solving human performance problems; analyzing needs, learners, work settings, and work; establishing performance objectives and performance measurements; delivering the instruction effectively; and managing instructional design projects successfully.

Author Biography

William J. Rothwell is professor of workplace learning and performance on the University Park campus of The Pennsylvania State University. He is the author, coauthor, editor or coeditor of more than 60 books in the learning and performance field, he is also a consultant and president of his own consulting company, Rothwell and Associates, Inc.

H. C. Kazanas is professor emeritus of education in the College of Education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He has contributed several book chapters and monographs and has authored or coauthored eleven books relating to technical training in manufacturing and human resource development.

Table of Contents

Tables, Figures, and Exhibits	p. xi
Preface to the Fourth Edition	p. xv
Acknowledgments	p. xxxv
About the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction	p. xli
About the Authors	p. xxxvii
Pre-Test About Instructional Systems Design (ISD)	p. xliii
Detecting and Solving Human Performance Problems
What Is Instructional Design?	p. 3
Alternatives to Instructional Solutions: Five Frequent Options	p. 17
Determining Projects Appropriate for Instructional Design Solutions	p. 36
Analyzing Needs, Learners, Work Settings, and Work
Conducting a Needs Assessment	p. 59
Assessing Relevant Learner Characteristics	p. 89
Analyzing Relevant Work Setting Characteristics	p. 112
Performing Work Analysis	p. 130
Establishing Performance Objectives and Performance Measurements
Writing Performance Objectives	p. 169
Developing Performance Measurements	p. 190
Sequencing Performance Objectives	p. 210
Delivering the Instruction Effectively
Specifying Instructional Strategies	p. 229
Selecting or Designing Instructional Materials	p. 257
Evaluating Instruction	p. 288
Managing Instructional Design Projects Successfully
Designing the Instructional Management System	p. 313
Planning and Monitoring Instructional Design Projects	p. 332
Communicating Effectively	p. 350
Interacting with Others	p. 367
Promoting the Use of Instructional Design	p. 391
Developing Yourself	p. 405
Being an Effective Instructional Designer: Lessons Learned	p. 410
Online Instructional Design Resources	p. 417
What Is Knowledge Management (KM), and How Does KM Relate to Instructional Design?	p. 423
Learning Theory and Instructional Design	p. 427
References	p. 433
Name Index	p. 459
Subject Index	p. 465
Contents of the Website	p. 479
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