First Principles of Instruction

First Principles of InstructionM. David MerrillFor the past several years the author has beenreviewing instructional design theories in anattempt to identify prescriptive Principles thatare common to the various theories. This paperis a preliminary report of the Principles thathave been identified by this search. Five firstprinciples are elaborated: (a) Learning ispromoted when learners are engaged insolving real-world problems. (b) Learning ispromoted when existing knowledge isactivated as a foundation for new knowledge.(c) Learning is promoted when new knowledgeis demonstrated to the learner.

First Principles of Instruction M. David Merrill For the past several years the author has been reviewing instructional design theories in an …

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