Instructional Design Foundations

In today’s fast-evolving learning landscape, instructional design is more than a process; it’s a craft. Instructional Design Foundations offers a comprehensive, practical guide to the most influential models shaping modern education and training. Blending classic frameworks like ADDIE, Gagné, Dick, and Carey with emerging approaches driven by technology and learner-centred design, this book equips educators, trainers, and instructional designers with the tools they need to create effective, engaging learning experiences. Structured into four model categories: foundational, cognitive, technology-based, and hybrid, each chapter balances theory with real-world application across classrooms, corporate settings, and healthcare. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned professional, this book is your essential companion for navigating, selecting, and applying the right models to meet learner needs in any context.