Learning in Creative Chaos

IDD competencies and standards

Competencies and Standards for Instructional Design and Educational Technology

The above paper is being discussed currently on the ITForum listserv.

I'm not quite sure what the fuss is all about. I mean, sure, having to deal with comps and tests to be accredited is certainly nervewracking (trying to remember everything you've ever heard in a class or read in a book for a single set of tests), but it seems like we owe it to our possible employers to show that we have at least reached a certain standard in our field. Lawyers have the pass the bar. Doctors must pass their board exams. Why should our field be any different? Who are these people who are the naysayers? Who is it that are standing in the way? Right now, it seems that accreditation (unless you are a university program) is optional. Why wouldn't anyone, if it means opening employment doors for them, want to be accredited by passing competencies? If they're scared of not having adequate field instruction, maybe the major accrediting agencies need to look at the programs that are providing training.

posted by Stash @ 1:09 PM