"A Case Study of Instructional Design Practices to Promote the Christia" by Alexandria Mills

Date of Award

11-2024

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

School of Education

First Advisor

Debby Espinor, EdD

Second Advisor

Linda Samek, EdD

Third Advisor

Tiffany Sarkisian, EdD

Abstract

This single case study explored instructional design (ID) practices to promote the integration of Christian faith and worldview within a homeschool education program, aiming to identify gaps in instructors' knowledge and skills and assess the applicability of the Four-Component Instructional Design (4C/ID) model. The study sought to determine where instructors may need additional support to integrate a Christian worldview into their teaching effectively and whether the 4C/ID model could help address these gaps. Although the 4C/ID model was not directly implemented in the observed setting, its potential as a structured framework for enhancing instructors' abilities was evaluated.

Data was collected through interviews, observations, and reviews of instructional materials. The findings suggest that the 4C/ID model holds promise as an ID approach for the homeschool program, aligning with many existing instructional practices and offering potential as a training tool for developing instructors' skills. However, challenges in fully implementing the 4C/ID model, such as adapting it for K-12 education and integrating a Christian perspective, indicate the need to modify the model or develop a new ID framework tailored explicitly to Christian homeschooling needs. This study contributes to the limited research on the intersection of a biblical worldview and homeschooling, offering insights that can guide Christian homeschool educators and ID professionals. The insights gained may not be universally applicable, but they provide a valuable foundation for further exploration of integrating faith-based perspectives with educational best practices.

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