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Designing Environments for Constructive Learning pp 213–229Cite as

Transitions in the Theoretical Foundation of Instructional Design

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In the literature, it is generally agreed upon that the roots and theoretical base of Instructional Design (I.D.) can be found in behaviorism (see Andrews & Goodson, 1981; Case & Bereiter, 1984; Merrill, Kowallis & Wilson, 1981; Jonassen, 1990; Spencer, 1988). I.D. originates from the endeavors of behavioristic learning psychologists, like Skinner (1954) and Pressey (1960) to make instruction more controllable, efficient and effective by applying behavioristic learning principles. In addition, for the construction of particular I.D. models, derivates and aspects of General System Theory (Jonassen, 1984) were added to basic learning principles.

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    Joost Lowyck & Jan Elen

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  1. Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 47405, USA

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    Joost Lowyck

  3. Instructional Technology, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, 80217-3364, USA

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    Thomas M. Welsh

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Lowyck, J., Elen, J. (1993). Transitions in the Theoretical Foundation of Instructional Design. In: Duffy, T.M., Lowyck, J., Jonassen, D.H., Welsh, T.M. (eds) Designing Environments for Constructive Learning. NATO ASI Series, vol 105. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-78069-1_11

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