Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Algo Heuristic theory of instructional design

(Interactive whiteboards can be used to teach the theory of instructional-design)

It is a theory of instructional design developed by Lev Landa in the early 1950. This theory is also known as Landamatics. It deals with the systematic and componential analysis of knowledge and formation of cognitive skills and abilities. Through this theory, learners can use hidden mental processes and improve there thinking skills.They learn how to handle different contents with similar logical structures.


According to this theory, the knowledge is made up of three elements: propositions, image and the concept. It is an important tool for learners, as it saves time and helps them internalize there thought processes and developing skills for learning new knowledge.



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Interactive whiteboards UK and theory of Algo Heuristic