The Essentials of Instructional Design

by Abbie H. Brown, Timothy D. Green

The Essentials of Instructional Design, Fifth Edition introduces the fundamental elements of instructional design (ID) to students who are new to ID. The key procedures within the ID process―learner analysis, task analysis, needs analysis, developing goals and objectives, organizing instruction, developing instructional activities, assessing learner achievement, and evaluating the success of the ID―are comprehensively covered and enriched with descriptions and examples of how these procedures are accomplished using the best-known models. This revised fifth edition features firsthand testimonials from ID professionals; new content on accessibility, innovation, virtual environments, digital video, feedback, and rubrics; thoroughly updated references and definitions; and more.

Unlike most other ID books, The Essentials of Instructional Design provides an overview of the principles and practice of ID without placing emphasis on any one model. Perspectives from a variety of contexts and sectors exemplify how professional organizations put the numerous ID processes into effective practice. Offering a variety of possible approaches for each step in the ID process and clearly explaining the strengths and challenges associated with each, the book will prepare students with the information they need to make informed decisions as they design and develop instruction.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

290 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 2005

Reviews

[Dana]

I read this book as part of my graduate school program in educational technology. The co-author, Timothy Green, is one of my professors. I've had this happen in the past and felt I was being forced to buy my professor's book, but this one was absolutely worthwhile and a perfect complement to our learning and practice. It goes through the steps and elements of instructional design thoroughly but in an easy-to-read format with great tips from people in the field.

[Marko Zanev]

It is a great book for teachers who are just beginning their careers. It reminds you of the basic principle and is really well written. The theory in practice parts is really well connected. Definitely worth a read.

[Liz]

This contained great information and a wealth of resources. However, the readability of this book wasn't great. It focused a little too much on explaining information from different references instead of compiling the information into a comprehensive whole.

[Germán Bobadilla]

This is a great book about instructional design. So far on ch 3 and it's amazing.

[Jay]

The material was dry and at times made concepts and terminology more confusing than it needed to be.

[Caroline Philippone]

Read this one in conjunction with a class I'm taking on the same subject. I think there is so much to cover in relation to integrating more technology in the classroom, and different learning strategies. This book was extensive in certain aspects, but I think I really only scratched the surface in the instructional design field.

[Drew]

I learned about many models of instructional design as well as the pieces and parts of doing one also. My mind is a little hazy as I've consumed this book in three weeks.

[Carrie]

This book was a great introduction to ID. I found it very useful and learned a great deal.