Introduction
In increasingly technology-driven educational landscape it is imperative that 21st century learners upgrade their skills and become proficient in the use of technology in every walk of life and to effectively facilitate the learning process. Educators and other professionals therefore must be able to design, deliver and manage learning environments both face-to-face and online. While embracing this paradigm shift of technology, Secondary Teacher Education Department (STED) is launching BS Education in Instructional Design and Technology Program.
Overall, this program focuses on instructional design process, learning theories, models, strategies, media, communication delivery models and interactive technologies, web designing and programming etc.
Therefore, using the principles and practices of adult education, this program concentrates on following three areas:
- Building a foundation and conceptual framework for educational and instructional design process.
- Developing instructional strategies and skills to facilitate adult learning.
- Using media, web and other ICTs to support learning
TARGETED CANDIDATES
The program targets persons who are engaged or fostering future career in web designing, programming, development and delivery of instruction through media, online evaluation and management of educational and instructional programs delivered or supported by a variety of instructional technologies in following capacities:
- Teachers and other professionals who use ICTs to support classroom and other instruction.
- Curriculum developers and multimedia specialists who are and want to design courses and programs online and using other media sources.
- Faculty at different levels who are embracing instructional technology
- Instructional designers and performance support personnel who guide the creation of education and other kind of training solutions.
- Facilitators and trainers who provide training and development management of trainings using latest technologies.
- Government bureaucrats involved in large scale management of systems
- Military personnel who use computer-based training systems.
- Consultants and advisors managing technology solutions for HRD delivery systems.
Eligibility Criteria
FA/F.Sc or equivalent.
Selection Process
Open Merit
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to Face
Total Credits Hours Required
|
Sr. No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Nature of Course |
Credit Hours (Theory + Practical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
ENGL3505 |
Functional English |
GE1 |
3 + 0 |
|
2 |
PKST3502 |
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan |
GE2 |
2 + 0 |
|
3 |
MATH3508 |
Quantitative Reasoning-I |
GE3 |
3 + 0 |
|
4 |
8247 |
Educational Psychology & Guidance |
D1 |
3 + 0 |
|
5 |
8248 |
Technology and Learning |
D2 |
3 + 0 |
|
6 |
CS3503 |
Application of Information and Communication Technologies |
D3 |
2 + 1 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
16 + 1 = 17 |
|
Sr. No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Nature of Course |
Credit Hours (Theory + Practical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
8257 |
Introduction to Instructional Design |
D4 |
3 + 0 |
|
2 |
8252 |
Learning Styles and Learning Environment |
D5 |
3 + 0 |
|
3 |
8253 |
Curriculum and Instruction |
D6 |
3 + 0 |
|
4 |
ENVS4501 |
Basics of Environmental Sciences |
GE4 |
2 + 1 |
|
5 |
8254 |
Classroom Management |
D7 |
3 + 0 |
|
6 |
8334 |
Introduction to Web-Based Instruction |
D8 |
3 + 0 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
17 + 1 = 18 |
|
Sr. No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Nature of Course |
Credit Hours (Theory + Practical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6900 |
Computer Programming |
GE9 |
2 + 0 |
|
2 |
MATH4505 |
Quantitative Reasoning II |
D11 |
3 + 1 |
|
3 |
8263 |
Instructional Strategies and Assessment Methods |
D12 |
3 + 0 |
|
4 |
ENGL3504 |
Expository Writing |
GE11 |
2 + 0 |
|
5 |
MGT3503 |
Entrepreneurship |
GE12 |
2 + 0 |
|
6 |
MGT3504 |
Introduction to Management |
— |
2 + 0 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
14 + 1 = 15 |
|
Sr. No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Nature of Course |
Credit Hours (Theory + Practical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6900 |
Computer Programming |
GE9 |
2 + 0 |
|
2 |
MATH4505 |
Quantitative Reasoning II |
D11 |
3 + 1 |
|
3 |
8263 |
Instructional Strategies and Assessment Methods |
D12 |
3 + 0 |
|
4 |
ENGL3504 |
Expository Writing |
GE11 |
2 + 0 |
|
5 |
MGT3503 |
Entrepreneurship |
GE12 |
2 + 0 |
|
6 |
MGT3504 |
Introduction to Management |
— |
2 + 0 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
14 + 1 = 15 |
|
Sr. No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Nature of Course |
Credit Hours (Theory + Practical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
8261 |
Educational Research and Statistics |
D13 |
3 + 0 |
|
2 |
8262 |
Education in Pakistan |
D14 |
3 + 0 |
|
3 |
5908 |
Web Design-I (Website Design & Development) |
IDI |
3 + 1 |
|
4 |
8269 |
Learning Management Systems and Organizations |
D12 |
3 + 0 |
|
5 |
3499 |
Mobile Application Development |
ID2 |
2 + 1 |
|
6 |
8270 |
Developing Instructional Media |
D15 |
3 + 0 |
|
7 |
TFSR3501 |
Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation and Tafsir) |
Compulsory |
0 + 3 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
17 + 2 = 19 |
|
Sr. No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Nature of Course |
Credit Hours (Theory + Practical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
5914 |
Web Design-II (Advanced design & development skills) |
ID3 |
3 + 1 |
|
2 |
8335 |
Trends and Issues in Instructional Design |
D16 |
3 + 0 |
|
3 |
8330 |
Visual and Verbal Communication in Instructional Design |
D17 |
3 + 0 |
|
4 |
8264 |
Ethical Use of Instructional Material (Proper usage of resources) |
D18 |
3 + 0 |
|
5 |
8265 |
Internship (Institution) |
Internship / Field Experience |
0 + 3 |
|
6 |
SERT3501 |
Seerat-e-Tayyaba |
Compulsory (Non-Credit) |
0 + 0 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
12 + 4 = 16 |
|
Sr. No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Nature of Course |
Credit Hours (Theory + Practical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
8266 |
Instructional Designs: Theories and Models |
D23 |
3 + 0 |
|
2 |
8331 |
Systems Approach to Designing Instructional Materials |
D24 |
3 + 0 |
|
3 |
8259 |
Educational Measurement and Evaluation |
D25 |
3 + 0 |
|
4 |
8255 |
Organizational Behavior |
ID26 |
3 + 0 |
|
5 |
8332 |
Multi-media Applications in Education |
D27 |
3 + 1 |
|
6 |
5915 |
Internship (Software House) |
D28 |
0 + 3 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
15 + 4 = 19 |
|
Sr. No |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Nature of Course |
Credit Hours (Theory + Practical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
8267 |
Higher Education |
D29 |
3 + 0 |
|
2 |
8268 |
Future Challenges in Education |
D30 |
3 + 0 |
|
3 |
8333 |
Capstone Project |
D31 |
0 + 3 |
|
4 |
8258 |
Foundations in Education |
D32 |
3 + 0 |
|
Total Credit Hours |
9 + 3 = 12 |
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Semesters
Assessment Weightage
| For Theory Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Assignment | 10 | 20% | 50% (In aggregate) |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Mid Term | 30 | 30% | |
| 4 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 5 | Final Exam | 100 | 50% | 50% |
| For Theory-Practical Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Assignment | 10 | 20% | 50% (In aggregate) |
| 2 | Assignment 2 | 10 | ||
| 3 | Mid Term | 30 | 30% | |
| 4 | Practical | 15 | ||
| 5 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 6 | Final Exam | 100 | 50% | 50% |
| For Practical/FYP Courses: | ||||
| S.No. | Components | Total Marks | Weightage | Passing Marks |
| 1 | Attendance | 100 | Nil | 70% |
| 2 | Final Exam | 100 | 100% | 50% |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).