AssureModel

__ History __

The ASSURE model was created by Heinich, Molenda, Russell, Smaldino, 1999 but based off off of Robert Gagne's events of instruction.

The ASSURE model is an ISD ([|Instructional Systems Design]) process that was modified to be used by teachers in the regular classroom The ISD process is one in which teachers and trainers can use to design and develop the most appropriate learning environment for their students. You can use this process in writing your lesson plans and in improving teaching and learning.

__ Summary __

A - Analyze Learners S - State Objectives S - Select Methods U - Utilize Media and Materials R - Require Learner Participation E - Evaluate and Revise

__ Strengths __

This method is extremely thorough and provides multiple opportunities for revisions and easily allows an instructor to tailor the lessons or unit plan based on the needs of the students and teacher while keeping in mind the resources available.

__ Weaknesses __

Since this method is so thorough, a lot of time in creating the prep work is required.

__ Relevancy/Application __

The Assure model of developing lesson plans enable teachers to create dynamic units that are tailored to the specific needs of students and teachers.

__Analyze Learners__ - In an Algebra class, during 1st week of school, give students an informal assessment to determine or gage the performance ability of 9th grade students.

__State Objectives__ - Based on the results of the informal student assessment, develop state objectives that are clear and specific so that students understand what is being expected of them and how they are going to be assessed.

__Select Methods__ - Select an Instructional method and media that you feel is most appropriate to meet the objectives for these particular students. Materials would be specific software programs, music, videotapes, images, but would also be equipment, i.e., overhead projector, computer, printer, scanner, TV, laserdisk player, VCR, and so on.

__Utilize Technology__ - Now it's time to do your lesson and use the media and materials that you have selected. You should always preview the materials before using them in a class and you should also use the equipment in advance to be sure it works and you know how to use it. If you use electronic equipment, don't assume that everything will work. Be sure to have a plan B.

__Require Learner Participation__ - Remember, students learn best when they are actively involved in the learning. Whatever your teaching strategy, you can incorporate questions and answers, discussions, group work, hands-on activities, and other ways of getting students actively involved in the learning of the content.

__Evaluate and Revise__ - This last stage is often neglected but it is the most important one. Anyone can develop a lesson and deliver it, but really good teachers must reflect upon the lesson, the stated objectives, the instructional strategy, the instructional materials, and the assessment and determine if these elements of the lesson were effective or if one or more of them need to be changed the next time the lesson is done. You are not a bad teacher if a lesson does not work. You are a bad teacher if you don't reflect upon your lessons and work on revising elements of the lesson until your students become successful learners.