Many researchers have espoused different philosophies about how education should be implemented at the various levels of Curriculum and Instructional Design (CID). Debates about the right path range from the largest level of what is to be taught to the specific aspects of how instruction should be conducted. A key concept that connects to all levels of CID is Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK).
Curriculum Instructional Design: Making Sense of your Lesson Layouts
Research has examined the elements needed to be included in a curriculum as well as how they are interconnected. Several essential terms are defined below that help you understand these ideas. The terms that will be explained are; Scope and Sequence, Articulation, Coordination, Continuity, and Coherence.
Goals, Objectives, Outcomes, Purpose, and Success (GOOPS)
When considering the development of your online course there are some key terms to understand for yourself: goals, objectives, outcomes, purpose, and success (GOOPS). It is important to start by clearly defining each term and giving the relationship between them.