Information Package / Course Catalogue
Instructional Design: Theory and Practice
Course Code: EPÖ657
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

At the end of this course, students; can use the basic learning principles in organization of effective instruction, comprehend the fundamental instruction models and theories, use them in providing basical instruction models, and strategies effectively. Students will also gain the skill of evaluating advantages and disadvantages of various teaching models and strategies as well as learning how to use basic motivation theories in classroom.

Course Content

Instruction Theories: Behavioristic/(Thorndike,Watson, Skinner); Cognitive (Ausubel, Dale, Paivio, Novak, Miller) and descriptive models (Reiguluth, Merrill, Malachowski, Morrison, Ross and Kemp, Briggs, Dick and Carey, Gagne) Motivation theories of Keller and Malone

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ruken AKAR VURAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains semantic knowledge of basic concepts related to learning and teaching
2.Classifies teaching models
3.Explains the similarities and differences of teaching models with examples.
4.Proposes an instructional design based on a selected teaching model.
5.Implements an instructional design based on a selected teaching model.
6.Compares the motivational theories of Keller and Malone.
7.Develops an understanding towards the role and importance of instructional design in curriculum development.
8.Shows enthusiasm to follow the literature on instructional design.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Merill, M.D.,Tennyson, R.D., Posey, L.O. (1992) Instrutional Design Theory. Educational Technology Publications. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
2.Reigeluth, C.M. (1983) Instructional Design: What Is It and Why Is It? Instrutional Design Theories and Models. Ed: C.M.Reigeluth. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrance Erlbaum Associates.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course: General principles of the lesson and its importance,announcement of the resources recommended, making students aware of aim,content,process and evaluation, explaining the roles of students and conductor.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic concepts of learning and teaching
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic principles of teaching design and theoretical bases
Week 4 - Theoretical
Behavioral Theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Behavioral Theories
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cognitive Theories
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cognitive Theories
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid term exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Prescriptive Theories
Week 11 - Theoretical
Prescriptive Theories
Week 12 - Theoretical
In adult education, analysis of the studies on models and instructional designs used mainly
Week 13 - Theoretical
During primary teaching, analysis of the studies on models and instructional design
Week 14 - Theoretical
Analysis of the studies on models and instructional design at elementary level
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment54125
Term Project1617
Reading141014
Midterm Examination113114
Final Examination117118
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026