Designs for Self-Instruction: Principles, Processes, and Issues in Developing Self-Directed Learning

This book explores the basic principles and processes underlying the design and development of effective instructional materials for all types of media, ranging from print to hypermedia applications such as the Web. "Self-Directed" or "Self-Instructional" learning takes place when individuals work with instructional materials without direct supervision or guidance from an instructor. This book's purpose is to provide instructional designers and media developers an opportunity to consider ways and means to encourage truly self-directed learning. Five chapters are titled Introduction; Expository Self Instruction: The Good Tutorial; Inquiry-Based Self-Instruction; Issues in Self-Instruction and Self-Directed Learning; Self-Directed Learning: A Final Look. For anyone interested in curriculum development or developing educational technology.