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A Model For Designing Instructional Narratives For Adult Learners: Connecting The Dots, Debra Mary Smith
A Model For Designing Instructional Narratives For Adult Learners: Connecting The Dots, Debra Mary Smith
Wayne State University Dissertations
ABSTRACT
A MODEL FOR DESIGNING INSTRUCTIONAL NARRATIVES:
CONNECTING THE DOTS
by
DEBRA M. SMITH
May 2013
Advisor: Ingrid Guerra-López, Ph.D.
Major: Instructional Technology
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
The purpose of this study was to develop a research-based model for designing and deploying instructional narratives based on principles derived from narrative theory, development theory, communication theory, learning theory and instructional design theory to enable adult learning and retention and the effective transfer of that retained learning to practice (performance contexts). Findings from these five areas were used to identify elements to inform the development of a model for the design and …
Art Education: The Learning Connections Derived From A Creative Artistic Experience, Pamela Ann Woods
Art Education: The Learning Connections Derived From A Creative Artistic Experience, Pamela Ann Woods
Wayne State University Dissertations
ABSTRACT
ART EDUCATION: THE LEARNING CONNECTIONS DERIVED FROM A CREATIVE ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE
by
PAMELA ANN WOODS
May 2011
Advisor: Dr. Karen L. Tonso
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Degree: Doctor of Education
This study investigated the school experiences of art students in a Commercial Art program. This qualitative study advances an argument for recognizing arts students' dismissed voices, as they seek an audience where their views, talents, and career choices are respected. This argument grows from 1) a critique of standards-based policy (when it goes too far), 2) a discussion of the importance of arts education for student success and, 3) …