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First Principles of Instruction

                       M. David Merrill

Abstract

Recent years have seen a proliferation of instructional design theories and models.  A recent book summarizes a number of these different positions.  Instructional design theory varies from basic descriptive laws about learning to broad curriculum programs that concentrate on what is taught rather than on how to teach.  Do all of these design theories and models have equal value?  Are all of these design theories and models merely alternative ways to approach design?  Do these design theories and models have fundamental underlying principles in common?  If so what are these underlying first principles?

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