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Instructional systems development in the schools

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The authors of this commentary take exception to several points made in an article that appeared in the most recent issue of this journal (ETR&D, Vol. 38, No. 2). Following this explanation of their concerns is a reply by the authors of the original article.

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  1. Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Southern Illinois University, 62901, Carbondale, IL

    Sharon Shrock (Associate Professor)

  2. Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Arizona State University, 85287-0111, Tempe, AZ

    Norman Higgins (Professor)

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Shrock, S., Higgins, N. Instructional systems development in the schools. ETR&D 38, 77–80 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02298185

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