Course evaluation

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Definition

Course evaluation

Guidelines for evaluation

Merril's first principles of instruction

• This framework is descibed in the Instructional_design#What_is_good_.22main-stream.22_Instructional_Design_.3F Instructional design article

Dick and Carey (1996) guidelines

1. Are motivational concerns addressed?
2. Is the appropriate/relevant content included?
3. Is the presentation sequence of the content correct?
4. Is all of the required information available to the student?
5. Do appropriate and ample practice exercises exist?
6. Is adequate feedback included for these exercises?
7. Are appropriate tests provided to assess student progress?
8. Are sufficient follow through activities provided?
9. Is the student presented with a clear path/navigational guide to move them through the course material and components?
10. Are aides to assist the student with memorization and facilitate transfer of learning provided?

References

• Dick, W., & Carey, L. (1996). The Systematic Design of Instruction, (4th Ed.). New York: Haper Collins College Publishers.

• Kemp, J. E., Morrison, G. R., & Ross, S. M. (1998). Designing Effective Instruction, (2nd Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.