Component Display Theory
Family Tree of Display component Theory
Display Component Theory
falls in the family of Cognitivism. Cognitivism deals with the brains ability
to process information and transfer learning from short to long-term memory. In
the classroom, lessons are structured to maintain attention and aid in
organization. Teachers are there to be the instructional designer. See more information
on Cognitivism click here.
The Basic Principles of Display Component Theory
The Display
Component Theory, developed by David Merrill, deals with the instruction of individual concepts or ideas. It
separates content from instructional strategy (Castillo). The process by which
content is taught is added after the fact after the learning strategies and
desired outcomes are decided. Component Display Theory states that optimal
instruction will include multiple forms of information presentation.
The theory does not disregard content; more creates a plan for the development of instruction (Castillo). Identified were the “Primary Presentation Forms” which are expository generality, expository insistence, inquisitor generality, and inquisitor instance (Castillo). These Primary Presentation Forms led to the development of the Performance Content Matrix. It is used to determine what will be addressed by instruction. Additional information and for more details on how the matrix was established and a more indepth look at the stages, click here.
The theory does not disregard content; more creates a plan for the development of instruction (Castillo). Identified were the “Primary Presentation Forms” which are expository generality, expository insistence, inquisitor generality, and inquisitor instance (Castillo). These Primary Presentation Forms led to the development of the Performance Content Matrix. It is used to determine what will be addressed by instruction. Additional information and for more details on how the matrix was established and a more indepth look at the stages, click here.
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Example of Model
Information should be presented in the way you want students to use it. For example, if you want students to memorize information, present it to them on flashcards. If you want students to apply knowledge show it to them with application examples.
Merill Explaining his Component Display Theory
Merrill explains more on the Component Design Theory. Listen to Merrill speak on Component Design Theory in the lecture here.
References
Castillo, A. (n.d). Component Display Theory.
Retrieved from https://kuedtech2.pbworks.com/f/Merrill.pdf
Wikipedia, (2015). Cognitivism (psychology).
Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitivism_(psychology)
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