Brigham Young University. Instructional Research and Development Dept.
The Instructional Research and Development Department was established in 1967. The directors for the department include: M. David Merrill (1967-1973). In 1973 the Instructional Research and Development Department absorbed Instructional Evaluation and Testing and the Institute for Computer Uses in Education and was renamed the Division of Instructional Research, Development, and Evaluation.
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Variant names
Brigham Young University. Instructional Research and Development
Description
Established: 1967
Abolished: 1973
Location: Provo, Utah (1967-1973)
Functions
The Instructional Research and Development Department provided a service of instructional system development and the design of course packages in consultation with faculty members.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The department was run by a director who reported to the director of, first, Communication Services and, then, Instructional Services.
Associated Units
Superior Unit: Brigham Young University. Communication Services (1967-1972)
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Instructional Services Division (1972-1973)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Instructional Research, Development and Evaluation (1973)
Associated Archival Materials
Instructional Research and Development at Brigham Young University: A Statement of Philosophy and Intent (LB 2331 . M472x)
Sources
The First One Hundred Years Vol. III p. 667 (Inception 1967; absorbed Instructional Evaluation and Testing and Institute for Computer Uses in Education)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1970-1972 p. 66 (functions)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1970-1972 p. 529 (M. David Merrill, director; within Communication Services)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1973-1974 p. 536 (within Instructional Services)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2011-00138
LCCN: no2008177643
Creator: ARC