What this section contains:
Introduction
This module provides a basic
introduction to the paradigm that has dominated
educational technology and educational development since
the 1970's - the systems approach. It begins by
looking at how educational technology evolved from the
'technology in education' model on which it
was originally based to the current 'technology of
education' model - a model that is founded on general
systems theory. It then introduces some of the basic
concepts that underlie the systems approach, and presents
a simple, highly practical model that can be used as the
basis of virtually all course and curriculum development.
The module is arranged as
follows:
Contents:
How educational
technology has evolved since the Second World War
Figure 1. The relationships between the different aspects
of educational technology
The systems approach
to educational technology
Figure 2. A typical system
Figure 3. The 'systems' model of the educational process
The various stages
in the systems approach
Figure 4. A simplified systems approach to course and
curriculum design
(a) Consider target population characteristics and topic
area
(b) Estimate relevant existing skills and knowledge of
learners
(c) Formulate objectives/learning outcomes
(d) Select appropriate instructional methods
(e) Operate course or curriculum
(f) Assess and evaluate
Using the systems
approach in practice
Further Reading
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