• Name the five learning components of an instructional strategy and list the primary
  considerations within each;
• Describe considerations in selecting an instructional delivery system;
• Sequence and arrange content in lesson-level cluster;
• Plan the learning components of an instructional strategy, including preinstructional activities, content presentation and learning guidance, learner participation, assessment, and follow-through activities, for a set of objectives for a particular group oflearners;
• Specify learning components that are congruent with learners' maturity and ability levels and the type of learning outcome.

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Chapter 8 Developing an Instructional Strategy
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Discussion 3 - Please read the Mayer (2004) article and consider the instructions below when posting to the discussion board (these are in the syllabus)

• Number of posts: You must submit multiple posts per discussion (at least 2 posts in EACH discussion).
• Post length requirement: Each posting must be at least 50 words.
  Number of comments: It is expected that you comment on the posts of others. Comments may be shorter in length but, comments like “I agree!” or “Great!” are insufficient and will not be awarded points.
• It is expected that you will integrate information from the readings.

Mayer, R. (2004). Should there be a three-strikes rule against pure discovery learning? The case for guided methods of instruction. American Psychologist 59 (1): 14–19. doi:10.1037/0003-066X.59.1.14;

Clark et al - An Analysis of the Failure of Electronic Media and Discovery-based Learning: Evidence for the Performance Benefits of Guided Training Methods

Salomon, G., & Globerson, T. (1989). When teams do not function the way they ought to. International Journal of Educational Research, 13, 89-98.