Post-Industrial Education.pdf

The article discusses instructional theory and technology for a new paradigm of education, focusing on post-industrial education and training systems. Key points include:

The current education system is based on an industrial-age model, which sorts students rather than maximizing learning.
A post-industrial education system should be customized, learner-centered, and based on learning rather than time.
Universal methods of instruction, such as task-centeredness, activation, demonstration, application, and integration, can enhance the quality of instruction across all situations.
Situational methods of instruction, which vary from one situation to another, are also necessary for high-quality instruction.
The core ideas of the post-industrial paradigm of instruction include learner-centeredness, customization, and a focus on learning rather than time.
Task-based instruction (TBI) is important, but also has problems, such as the need for clear task definitions and adequate support for learners.
* The roles of the teacher, learner, and technology in the new paradigm include:
+ Teacher: facilitating learning, providing guidance and support, and helping learners to reflect on their learning.
+ Learner: taking an active role in their own learning, setting goals and priorities, and seeking help when needed.
+ Technology: providing access to learning resources, facilitating communication and collaboration, and supporting personalized learning.

Overall, the article presents a vision of post-industrial instruction that is learner-centered, customized, and focused on maximizing learning, and discusses the instructional theory and technology that can support this vision.