Instructional Design

by Patricia L. Smith

A well-documented, theory-based treatment that focuses on instructional design’s application to industry and K-12 education. Offers extensive procedural assistance, emphasizing the foundations and first principles upon which most of the models and procedures in the field are built. An Extended Example (now online) showcases applications of concepts and techniques using a single subject area and course (Digital Photography).

Genres: Textbooks, Nonfiction, Education

383 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1992

About the author

Patricia L. Smith is Professor Emeritus in the Instructional Psychology and Technology program at the University of Oklahoma. She received her Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Florida State University in 1982. Dr. Smith is author of two books and numerous journal articles, technical reports, and chapters on computer-based instruction and instructional design. She has served as president of the Research and Theory Division and as a member of the board of directors of that division as well as the Division of Instructional Development (now "Design and Development") of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. She has also served as co-chair of the Professors of Instructional Design and Technology conference and as president of the Instructional Technology Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association. Her primary areas of interest are instructional design, particularly the design of organizational strategies, design of print-based instruction, instructional feedback, and program evaluation.

Reviews

[Grayson Wise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good stuff

[Lance Greenlee · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book did have good points, but they drown in a stagnant, dreary pool of monotonous prose that could put the heartiest of readers to sleep. Just imagine wading through page after page of sentences like this: "Closer attention to learners' cognitive processes during declarative knowledge learning has led us to realize that elaboration is a basic process by which links are made with information being received as well as for connecting new information to existing knowledge and structures" (161). Someone please rush the authors a copy of Richard Lanham's "Revising Prose".

[Melanie Olson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Smith provides a thorough overview of the processes of instructional design. A detailed rationale is provided for every step in the instructional design process. In addition, various instructional design strategies are explored, and specific examples are given. An excellent book for ID courses, as well as practitioners.

[Yzobelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very practical guide to creating instructional design systems. Any newbie in this field will feel confident with Smith and Ragan as his companion. This book offers a comprehensive and detailed explanation of each step of the process in a simple manner. The chapter exercises, chapter summary, and the Learning Resource Website are a great add on to the main text.

[Gridd Consultancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's an oldie but a goodie. A reference book to designing instruction and instructional strategies. This book comes in handy at the start of a project involving any kind of instruction to make sure you cover your bases. Use it for it's elements of instructional design.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book about instructional design for all education levels. Very detailed and organized. The separate web resources and extended exammple were very helpful.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very clear for a theory-based read. Somewhat repetitive, but provides a strong foundation for instructional design.

[Lauren Perotto · Rating 2 out of 5]

One of the most boring texts I've ever had to read. Extremely bland, wordy, and outdated. On the positive side, it's fairly thorough.

[M. Shipley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only read the assigned 7 chapters....soooooo boring,but if you have never taught before, this is probably a good resources...