Week 3: New theories, refined understanding

Week 3: New Theories, Refined Understandings.
The third class was different from the two before it. It was somewhat complex to me as it was about the introduction of a new theory or models related to the teachings of primary school pupils. Though I am not a big fan of learning about theories and all, it falls back to me the responsibility of gaining optimal understanding on how to make my future learners benefit from the classroom experience. With my mind set up straight, I knew the importance of what I must learn on that day.

The topic raised was about instructional design principles which had a significant impact on the teaching and learning processes in the classroom. The model introduced to us was named the ASSURE model where each word stands for different meanings. This model demonstrated the teacher’s ability to write a quality comprehensive cohesive lesson plan that includes ALL elements of the ASSURE Model. For more information, here is a link about an overview of the ASSURE model; http://itchybon1.tripod.com/hrd/id15.html

In addition, an extra instructional model was brought up called the ADDIE model. According to Wikioedia.com, the ADDIE model is the generic process traditionally used by instructional designers and training developers. The five phases—Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation—represent a dynamic, flexible guideline for building effective training and performance support tools.
Here is a link that tells more about both models in further detail;
http://www.oswego.edu/~burrell/addiemodel.htm

As a whole, there is much understanding I need to acquire behind the theoretical work frame. I guess there is no other way to do that other than implementing extra readings and stop being lazy from now on. I believe that knowing the models will ultimately lend me to the door of better giving suitable guidance that is adequate to all learners’ level and learning conditions.