Plain English Meaning
A way of laying out all the pieces a student needs to learn, and how those pieces fit together, so the instructor can teach them in the right order.
Full Definition
An expression used in instructional design to describe the relationship between the elements a learner must understand in order to grasp a concept. It identifies the components and how they combine, so that instruction can be sequenced and presented in a way that produces complete understanding rather than partial recognition.
Context Anchor
Seen in the Aviation Instructor’s Handbook as an example of material a learner might memorize without truly understanding.
Derivation
From the Greek 'stoicheion' meaning 'element' and 'metron' meaning 'measure.' Originally a chemistry term for measuring the elements in a reaction. Borrowed into instructional design to mean measuring out the elements of a concept so each one is taught and understood.