After reading and learning about the theories that support instructional technology and the theories of education, this is where I believe they best fit together.
*Communication Theory- This theory focus on messages and a delivery between a sender and a receiver. I believe this fits with reconstructionism. In that theory of education, both students and teachers are part of the learning process. The communication theory involves both sides as well. There has to be interaction between each side and this could be done with good communication.
*Behaviorism- In behaviorism, educators are looking for specific mastery of skills and measurable results. This seems to fit with the theory of essentialism. Essentialism is focused on students achieving knowledge and solving problems. Both of these theories are looking for an outcome that can be taught and then tested in some way to see that the education was attained.
*Constructivism- This theory is focused on students being active participants in their education. They are supposed to be the ones working cooperatively with each other. The teacher's role is one that is more of a guide in the student's education than completely being a formal instructor. This relates well to the progressive theory of education. In progressivism, assignments are more project related and the student has a much more active role in his/her education. Unlike behaviorism, there is more focus on the actual activities and learning process instead of the measured outcome.
*Systems Theory- I had a tough time trying to fit this theory into a specific theory of education, but I would say the one that it most relates to is perennialism. Both of these theories seem to focus on education as a whole and that intellect is most important. The world is looked at in its entirety. Students and teachers are trying to find truth and have a disciplined approach.
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