Instructional+Theories

Instructional Theories The focus is on the learning objectives of instructional material being designed.

Learning theories are descriptive.

Instructional theroies are prescriptive and situation-specific.

The instructional theory in essence, applies the principles and assumptions of learning theory to the instructionaldesign goal of interest.

Designer would analyze the types of content and performance involved to determine (prescribe) the specific teaching strategy components to be sued.