EDPE 535 - Syllabus

Syllabus for weeks 1 & 2. The complete syllabus will be uploaded on MyCourses after the first class ~ I will adjust the course requirements based on the background experiences of the students.

EDPE 535 Syllabus W '25 ( updated January 21)

Date: Topic:

Jan. 6 Course Introduction & Overview

Week 1: Introduction to Instructional Design

Topics: Overview of instructional design, history, and evolution.
Activities: Course introduction, syllabus review, icebreaker activity, discussion on the role of instructional design in education.

Readings / Assignments

Jan. 13 What is Instructional Design?Learning Theory Overview

Week 2: Learning Theories and Instructional Design

Topics: Behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and their implications for instructional design in education. (Selwyn)
Activities: Group discussion on learning theories, application exercises, case studies of learning theories in classroom settings.

- Don’t forget to submit the Bluesky activity (if not already submitted in class).
- Start thinking about your difital portfolio

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