Philosophy of Instructional Design

Chen (2007, p. 73) cites Gagne stating that “a well-designed instructional process facilitates learners’ internal cognitive structures at the time of learning and increases the likelihood of successful learning.” The design of learning material is crucial; from the sequence to the activities, the design and development will make or break the ability for a learner to understand. My goal is to build learning experiences that capture attention and leave a learner wanting more. My goal is to structure learning experiences to activate schema so that learners can build from what they already know and more seamlessly begin to construct new knowledge. My goal is for learners to be able to apply what they are learning to their surroundings. My goal is for learners to be confident in what they learn so that they can correctly teach others. 

In order for me to reach these goals, I have to design a learning experience that draws the learner in.