Students explore an in-depth research or design problem. Students lead a team that designs,produces, implements, and evaluates an instructional system developed for a field site. Team leaders must ensure the quality and integrity of the design and design report. A seminar discussion format to explore research and theory associated with task analysis. Instructional strategies and formative evaluation.
Theory is applied in the design of lessons in the development of a plan for formative evaluation.
Students are expected to enter with knowledge and skills at the intermediate and advanced level. Course participants use case studies as a basis for exercises and discussion. Each student develops a plan that meets specific criteria. Students relate their personality profiles to these elements and examine implications for group performance. Class members will discuss programming and viewing environment as they affect children and adults of different ages.