The Sage Handbook of Higher Education Instructional Design
- Safary Wa-Mbaleka - University of Arizona Global Campus, USA
- Baiyun Chen - University of Central Florida, USA
- Gianina-Estera Petre - Adventus University, Romania
- Aimee deNoyelles - University of Central Florida, USA
With contributions from leading experts and emerging voices in the field, The Sage Handbook of Higher Education Instructional Design is an indispensable resource for anyone engaged in the evolving practice of instructional design in higher education. This handbook explores innovative applications and provides comprehensive guidance on integrating instructional design principles across diverse educational contexts. It highlights how design innovations can address the unique challenges of higher education and contribute to enhancing learning experiences.
This handbook is essential for instructional designers, team leaders, university students, online education leaders, researchers, faculty, and support personnel. It covers a wide range of institutions and program formats, including online, face-to-face, blended, and hybrid environments. By focusing on the practicalities of instructional design, this handbook prepares educators and designers to adapt to the dynamic conditions of modern higher education.
Whether you are directly involved in instructional design or seeking to understand its impact on higher education, this handbook offers valuable insights and practical guidance to navigate and excel in this evolving field.
Section 1: Foundations of Higher Education Instructional Design
Section 2: Instructional Design Theories and Models
Section 3: Practical Strategies and Methods
Section 4: Instructional Design Scenarios
Section 5: Curriculum-Level Issues
Section 6: Instructional Technology Tools
Section 7: Research in Higher Education Instructional Design
Designing instruction in higher education requires both theoretical and practical psycho-pedagogical preparation by respecting the principles and conditions of adult learning. The Sage Handbook of Instructional Design for Higher Education brings together experts from different countries and regions. It is very valuable and useful as it responds to the requirements of instructional design activity in higher education and presents the theoretical, practical, and research foundations that will guide the field of instructional design in higher education.
This handbook is valuable for experienced instructional designers, newcomers to the field, and anyone who seeks to stay abreast with the developments in the rapidly changing landscape of higher education and the application of systems thinking to solve the educational challenges in our global society.
The SAGE Handbook of Higher Education Instructional Design significantly supports the development and advancement of the higher education instructional design field by pursuing epistemological consolidation and praxiological refinement through applied research on instructional design issues. The handbook is a practical resource for higher education staff, reflecting instructional design principles and approaches.