INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT: A NEW APPROACH TO EDUCATION PLANNING IN THE HEALTH SYSTEMS OF THE COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN. A MANUAL FOR NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH INSTRUCTORS (APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY - DEVELOPING COUNTRIES).
Contributors: Columbia University. Teachers College.
Published: 1984
Number of pages: 255
Subjects: Education, Health.; Health Sciences, Nursing.
Description: This dissertation project is in two sections. Section I provides information for the development of a manual. Section II is the Manual itself.

The purpose of the dissertation project was to develop a Manual on the instructional systems development process, using a model derived through synthesis of several existing models. The Manual is designed to be used for education planning in the health systems of the Commonwealth Caribbean. The Manual is intended for instructors in nursing and the allied health professions in the Region who are responsible for developing educational programs for their professions and countries within the cultural, political, and socio-economic contexts of these countries.

A major problem for these instructors is the lack of knowledge and skills in the use of a systematic and analytical approach to resolve problems, make decisions and create valid changes in the education system within the health field. The literature revealed several definitions and models of instructional systems development. The supporting base for all of these is general system theory. Within the Caribbean, the problems of education for health professionals are basically the lack of relevance of these programs to health needs and national development goals, a duplication of programs, and increasing cost of training. A systematic approach to education planning in the health systems within the Region would resolve some of these problems, assist with decision-making, and create necessary and viable changes in the education and training of health professionals.

The Manual developed in sequential stages, represents the five phases (analysis, design, develop, install, and control) of the new derived model. It uses the Information Mapping technique, supported by graphics. It was reviewed by ten instructors who confirmed its content accuracy, documentation, country-specific applicability, use of previous knowledge, and development of problem-solving skills. All agreed that the Manual was comprehensive, factual, relevant, and timely to the educational needs of the health systems of the Region.

The Manual should be useful for other developing countries. International agencies seeking to provide technical cooperation in education in the health systems of developing countries may also find the Manual useful.
Notes: Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 46-01, Section: A, page: 0078.

Thesis (ED.D.)--COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TEACHERS COLLEGE, 1984.

School code: 0055.