A diagram shows connections among courses in Fall 2015 and Spring 2016

Introduction to epistemology, instructional system design, research methods and learning theories

EDIT 705

EDUC 800
Fall 2015

Reflexivity
Introduction to multiple perspectives about
knowledge creation and epistemology
Connections between learning theories and
individuals meaning making

Fall 2015

Affect individual scholars, research, and

practice in education

Relationship between ISD

and learning theories

Introduction to systematic
process of instructional design
(ISD) and ADDIE model

Evaluating
instruction

Theory-based design
Link theory to practice

Advanced knowledge ISD

Paradigm shift in ISD

Impact the research interest

(mixed methods)
knowledge

Investigation, exploration &

collecting and analyzing data
(needs assessment, instruction
evaluation, & learner analysis)

EDRS 810

Design constructivist learning

environments (CLE).
Introduction to
collecting and analyzing
data

EDRS 630

EDRS 812
Understand the components of the qualitative
research design.
Spring 2016

Develop knowledge about the techniques and

processes of designing and writing a
qualitative study.

Introduction to developing
an instrument for online
learning assessment

The value of the

finding of a study in
decision making
process (education
system, program,
learner).

Understand the nature, purposes,

and uses of different types of
assessments.
Develop knowledge about the validity
and reliability of test scores and how
they impact decision making process.

Spring 2016

Source of knowledge and how individuals

acquire and construct knowledge

A deeper understanding of principles and

characteristics of qualitative research method

Develop a deeper understanding of

epistemological approaches for
learning / grounded design.
Examine the implications of
alternative constructivist-based
pedagogical models in designing
PSLEs.

Epistemology: ways in which people relate to

the world and how they generate and gain
knowledge.

Distinguish between Scientific methods of

educational research.

EDIT 730