Educational Psychology

Instructional Design Models and Theories History*

• 1. 1903 - Ivan Pavlov discovers Classical Conditioning Theory, while conducting research on the digestive system of dogs

  2. 1910 - Thorndike introduces its Laws and Connectionism Theory, which are based on the Active Learning Principles

  3. 1922 - Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka and Wolfgang Köhler introduce Gestalt Psychology

  4. 1932 - Psychologist Frederic Bartlett proposes the Schema Theory

  5. 1937 - B.F. Skinner introduces the Operant Conditioning Theory

  6. 1937 - May and Doob publish Competition and Cooperation, where the Cooperative and Collaborative Learning Theory is launched, discussed and analyzed

  7. 1950s - The Information Processing Theory emerges

  8. 1950s - Computer-based Instruction is used in educational and training environments

  9. 1954 - Skinner introduces the Programmed Instruction Educational Model

  10. 1960s - The Inquiry-based Learning Model is developed, based on constructivist learning theories

  11. 1961 - Jerome Bruner introduces the Discovery Learning Model

  12. 1960s - Howard Barrows introduces Problem-based Learning (PBL) in the medical education program at McMaster University in Canada

  13. 1963 - David Ausubel publishes his findings on the Subsumption Theory

  14. 1962 - The Keller Plan revolves around the Individualized Instruction Model and is used in educational environments throughout the United States

  15. 1971 - Allan Paivio hypothesized about the Dual Coding Theory; a theory of cognition

  16. 1974 - Merlin Wittrock publishes the Generative Learning Theory

  17. 1978 - Lev Vygotsky releases information about his Social-Cultural Learning Theory

  18. 1979 - Charles Reigeluth introduces the Elaboration Theory

  19. 1980 - Reginald Revans introduces the Action Learning Model

  20. 1983 - David Merrill introduces the Component Display Theory and Instructional Model

  21. 1983 - J. M. Keller's ARCS Model of Motivation Model is published

  22. 1983 - The first Computer-supported Intentional Learning Environments (CSILEs) prototype is used in a university setting

  23. 1988 - Spiro, Feltovich, and Coulson introduce their Cognitive Flexibility Theory

  24. 1989 - Brown, Collins, Duguid and Newman introduce their Situated Cognition Theory and the Cognitive Apprenticeship Model

  25. 1990 - The Cognition & Technology Group at Vanderbilt University develops the Anchored Instruction Educational Model

  26. 1990s - Multimedia and CD-ROMs are introduced in educational environments

  27. 1991 - Lave and Wenger introduce the Communities of Practice Model and the Situated Learning Theory in "Situated learning: legitimate peripheral participation"

  28. 1991 - Hudspeth and Knirk publish the case-based Learning Model in Performance Improvement Quarterly

  29. 1992 - Roger C. Schank releases a technical report, introducing the Goal-based Scenario Model

  30. 1995 - Saltzberg and Polyson publish Distributed Learning on the World Wide Web, which outlines the Distributed Learning Model

  31. 1995 - Dodge and March develop WebQuest

  32. 1996 - Professor Joseph R. Codde publishes a report that outlines Contract Learning

  33. 2007 - M. Lombardi publishes a report, outlining the Authentic Learning Model