First Principles of Instruction

Book First Principles of Instruction M. David Merrill. (2012).

M. David Merrill. (2012). First Principles of Instruction. John Wiley & Sons.

Thinking about principles.

Merril's First Principles of Instruction

Before he defines his first principles, Merrill clarifies his terms (based on Reigeluth (1999) defining basic and variable methods). 

Merrill quote:

"A principle (basic method) is a relationship that is always true under appropriate conditions regardless of program or practice (variable method). A practice is a specific instructional activity. A program is an approach consisting of a set of prescribed practices." (M. David Merrill, 2012)

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Effective, efficient, and engaging instruction. What promotes effective, efficient, and engaging instruction? First Principles of Instruction: Activation, Demonstration, Application, Integration, and Problem-centered.

Link to book for further reading

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