IDE 621

Course Description: This course introduced the foundational theories that drive effective educational experiences, distinguishing between learning theories (how individuals acquire knowledge) and instructional design theories (how to strategically structure the learning process). To ensure a deep, practical understanding of these broad concepts, the curriculum moved beyond surface-level study by requiring the active construction of conceptual models. Throughout the course, I developed and refined a comprehensive "knowledge base" (KB), a framework of conceptual models mapping out core principles, their interconnections, and how they directly inform the thoughtful selection and application of instructional strategies.