Mastering the Instructional Design Process: A Systematic Approach

The Popular Framework for Instructional Design Fully Updated and Expanded

Mastering the Instructional Design Process, Fifth Edition provides a full suite of knowledge and tools for designing and developing engaging, meaningful learning programs every time. Expertly written and organized to jumpstart your skill development in the real world, this completely revised edition demonstrates how to succeed as an instructional designer in every environment, everywhere in the world, using a variety of delivery systems.

Engaging learners and presenting material that "sticks" takes a very specialized skill set, and the quantitative results from extensive research done by the recognized authority on training, performance, and instruction validate the critical competencies covered inside. Use this instructional design system with confidence knowing your personal performance meets world–class standards. It brings together in one handy resource the latest trends and breakthroughs in the industry, as well as best practices for successfully managing instructional design projects in today′s complex world. Packed with clarifying illustrations and timesaving tools, this dynamic guide gives you a distinct competitive advantage with:

Insightful coverage of new trends affecting instructional systems design, including cutting–edge technologies, alternative design methodologies, and enhanced evaluation techniques A broadened perspective on the definition of "management" that includes project management as well as departmental and functional management concepts Increased focus on how non–instructional interventions may be the best solution Ready–to–use design templates, PowerPoint slides, lecture notes, and instructors′ material, including sample syllabi

Mastering the Instructional Design Process, Fifth Edition is your go–to solution for optimizing your instructional design skill set.

Preface to the Fifth Edition

Acknowledgments

About the International Board of Standards For Training, Performance, and Instruction

Advance Organizer

About This Book

Part I Overview

Chapter 1 An Overview of Instructional Design

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN: AN EMERGING PROFESSION

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN: FOCUSED ON ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE HUMAN PERFORMANCE

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN: GUIDED BY A MODEL OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN: CARRIED OUT SYSTEMATICALLY

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN: BASED ON OPEN SYSTEMS THEORY

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN: ORIENTED TO FINDING AND APPLYING THE MOST COST–EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO HUMAN PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS

CRITICISMS OF TRADITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN APPROACHES

Part II Planning and Analyzing for Instructional Design

Chapter Two Conducting A Needs Assessment

DEFINING TERMS

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

Chapter Three Collecting and Analyzing Data for Instructional Design Projects

THE NATURE OF DATA

Chapter Four Identifying the Target Population and Environmental Characteristics

SELECTING LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS FOR ASSESSMENT

WHEN SHOULD LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS BE ASSESSED?

Chapter Five Using Analytical Techniques to Determine Instructional Content

IDENTIFY CONTENT ALIGNED WITH NEEDS ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

ELICIT, SYNTHESIZE, AND VALIDATE CONTENT FROM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

ANALYZE INSTRUCTIONAL PRODUCTS TO DETERMINE ADEQUACY OF CONTENT, INSTRUCTIONS, AND LEARNING DETERMINE CONTENT COVERAGE GIVEN INSTRUCTIONAL CONSTRAINTS

DETERMINE SUBORDINATE AND PREREQUISITE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Chapter Six Analyzing the Potential Use of Existing and Emerging Technologies

Part III Designing and Developing for Instructional Design

Chapter Seven Using an Instructional Design Process Appropriate for a Project

INTRODUCTION: USING AN INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS APPROPRIATE FOR A GIVEN PROJECT

Chapter 8 Organizing Instructional Programs and/or Products

DETERMINE THE OVERALL SCOPE OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND/OR PRODUCTS

SPECIFY AND SEQUENCE THE ANTICIPATED LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES

Chapter Nine Designing Instructional Interventions

INTRODUCTION: DESIGNING INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTIONS

Chapter Ten Planning Non–Instructional Interventions

INTRODUCTION: PLANNING NON–INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTIONS

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Chapter Eleven Selecting or Modifying Existing Instructional Materials

SELECTING, DEVELOPING OR MODIFYING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Chapter Twelve Developing Instructional Materials

DEVELOPING MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS

Chapter Thirteen Designing Learning Assessments

INTRODUCTION: DESIGNING LEARNING ASSESSMENTS

Part IV Evaluating and Implementing Instructional Design

Chapter Fourteen Evaluating Instructional and Non–Instructional Interventions

PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS OF EVALUATION

Chapter Fifteen Revising Instructional and Non–Instructional Solution Based on Data

Chapter Sixteen Implementing Instructional and Non–Instructional Interventions

CREATING A VISION FOR CHANGE

Chapter Seventeen Applying Business Skills to Managing the

Instructional Design Function

MANAGING INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN TALENT

Chapter Eighteen Managing Partnerships and Collaborative Relationships

IDENTIFYING AND ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS

Chapter Nineteen Planning and Managing Instructional Design Projects

UNIQUE CHALLENGES POSED BY PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ALLOCATING RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT PLAN

Chapter Twenty Predicting the Future of Learning and Instructional Design

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES TO IMPROVE DELIVERY AND DESIGN

About the Authors

References

WILLIAM J. ROTHWELL, PHD, SPHR, CPLP FELLOW, is a professor of Workforce Education and Development at Penn State University. An editor for the International Journal of Training and Development, he has authored, coauthored, edited, and coedited more than 93 books.

G.M. (BUD) BENSCOTER, PHD, is the owner of GMB Performance Group and author of several articles and books on instructional design and talent development.

MARSHA KING, PHD, is the president of SkillPoint Consulting where she coaches leaders on management and leadership best practices.

STEPHEN B. KING, PHD, is vice president of Talent & Leadership Effectiveness at Allstate Insurance Company.