{"product_id":"beyond-buzzwords-9781475834758","title":"Beyond Buzzwords","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond Buzzwords examines popular but ineffective instructional concepts and explains why many popular educational ideas lack evidence and theoretical support for improving instruction. Beyond Buzzwords critically examines instructional goals and the meaning of evidence-based instruction.  A new instructional model is presented, based on scientifically sound learning theory that indicates how instructors can improve the quality of their instruction. Classroom and online instructional environments are contrasted in terms of key learning variables. Collaborative learning methods are also assessed in light of the presented model of higher-quality instruction. All instructors can improve their instructional quality through the principles and model presented.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Jorczak provides an evidence-based framework for improving instruction. -- D. Dupuis, Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI), University of Minnesota\u003cbr\u003eThis book is needed in the highly professional field of instructional design because it combines contemporary learning theories with field based best practices. It would be valuable as a college text and practitioners handy reference source. -- R. Tennyson, University of Minnesota Twin Cities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface Introduction Chapter One: The Goals of Improved Instruction Chapter Two: What Evidence? Chapter Three: Big Ideas, Little Evidence Chapter Four: What Can Improve Instruction? Chapter Five: An Information Processing Instructional Model Chapter Six: Instructional Support for Internalization Chapter Seven: Supporting Externalization Chapter Eight: Instructional Environments Chapter Nine: Peer-to-Peer Collaborative Learning Methods Chapter Ten: Using the I-E Instructional Model to Design High-Quality Instruction","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040240533847,"sku":"9781475834758","price":45.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475834758.jpg?v=1750946129","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/beyond-buzzwords-9781475834758","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}