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Paradigm Shifts in Designed Instruction: From Behaviorism to Cognitivism to Constructivism.
Cooper, Peter A. – Educational Technology, 1993
Examines the history, characteristics, and value of designed instruction that is grounded in behaviorist, cognitive science, and constructivist theory. Changes that have allowed developmental phases of instructional design are considered, including instructional design methodology, physical technology, and programing mechanisms used to develop…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning)
Programmed Instruction to Computer-Based Instruction: The Evolution of an Instructional Technology.
Lamos, Joseph P. – 1984
This review of the evolution of programmed instruction from Pressey and Skinner to the present suggests that current computer technology will be able to free the learner from the limitations of time and place as Pressey originally proposed. It is noted that Skinner provided the necessary foundation for treating the learning process on an…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction
Theoretical and Philosophical Perspectives to Problem Solving.
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Sherman, Thomas M.; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1988
Five articles explore various theoretical aspects of problems and problem solving skills. Highlights include strategies to learn problem solving skills; knowledge structures; metacognition; behavioral processes and cognitive psychology; erotetic logic; creativity as an aspect of computer problem solving; and programing as a problem-solving…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures
The Relative Effectiveness of Learning Options in Multimedia Computer-Based Fifth-Grade Spelling Instruction.
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Cates, Ward Mitchell; Goodling, Susan C. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1997
A study of 38 fifth-grade students investigated the effectiveness of two interactive multimedia instructional spelling programs, one offering behaviorist-visual learning options and the other offering cognitivist-phonological learning options. Both groups showed increased spelling ability, though neither program outperformed the other, suggesting…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Some Learning and Instructional Theory Considerations for the Development of Computer Related Instructional Materials.
Smith, Peter E. – Educational Technology, 1989
Presents guidelines for developing computer-assisted instructional materials that are based on theoretical instructional theories, including behaviorism; neobehaviorism (imitation and modeling); information processing; cognitive psychology; and learning styles. Guidelines highlight feedback and reinforcement, practice opportunities, sequencing,…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction
Instructional Science: What Is It and Where Did It Come From?
Osguthorpe, Russell T.; Zhou, Lian – Educational Technology, 1989
Describes the development of the field of instructional science through a hypothetical dialogue. Topics discussed include programed instruction; behavioral psychology; learning theorists; cognitive psychology; concept learning; military training; applied versus basic research; behaviorism; computer-assisted instruction; educational evaluation;…
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction