A Case Study for the Systems Approach for Developing Curricula: Don't Throw Out the Baby with the Bath Water

Abstract

Instructional systems design (ISD) is a systematic model used to plan, design, develop, and evaluate training. The Defense Acquisition University consortium uses ISD to develop and revise curriculum. If we agree that all learning manifests itself by observable behaviors, then we can measure the progress and effectiveness of training. The author urges that ISD is especially effective in developing learning experiences that meet the needs of acquisition community. It does not hamper academic freedom, but instead provides consistency and performance standards both necessary for the move to distance learning and computer-based instruction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA487672

Entities

People

  • Anthony A. Scafati

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Case Studies
  • Consistency
  • Consortiums
  • Curriculum
  • Distance Learning
  • Education
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Military Acquisition
  • Schools
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Systems Approach
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • STEM Education
  • Software Engineering.