"BLOG POST #2 -- INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN"

This week, we explored the subject of Instructional Design, a systematic development of instruction using learning and instructional theory. This involves a process to analyze and develop the goals and needs of learning through a variety of instructional methods.

There are 3 methods, or models, that are examined: ADDIE Model, Gagne's 9 Events, and Keller's Arc.

"THE ADDIE MODEL" -- ANALYZATION TO EVALUATION

ADDIE Model is an acronym that breaks analyzation and examination into 5 parts: 

• Analysis
• Design
• Development
• Implementation
• Evaluation

This model creates an emphasis for the teacher to the needs/situation of a student's learning. It allows them to individually solve a problem in their curriculum through the usage of trial-and-error which I understand the ADDIE model to be. ADDIE model also poses an opportunity for teachers to further enhance their curriculum through different classrooms as they will be having different students every year. They will be able to determine what is working and what is not.

"GAGNE'S 9 EVENTS" -- TRIAL AND ERROR

Gagne's 9 Events is a 9-step model that includes participant, or student, inclusion and motivation through the usage of performance and feedback. These 9 steps include:

1. Gain attention
2. Inform learner of objectives
3. Stimulate recall of prior learning
4. Present stimuli (content) with distinctive features
5. Guide learning
6. Elicit performance
7. Provide feedback
8. Assess performance
9. Enhance retention and learning transfer

This model is a sure-way for students to become introduced to new material and to effectively learn from a teacher's lesson. Gagne's 9 Events allows students and teachers to work together through the material giving constructive feedback that will help the student's learning retainment. I have personally experienced many of my high school teachers approach this method of instruction and it always left a great effect on the class. It creates opportunity for students to apply what they have learnt in the classroom, which I believe leaves a longer-lasting impression for their future as it gives material a purpose.

"KELLER'S ARC MODEL" -- MOTIVE FOR MOTIVATION

Keller's ARCS Model is another acronym based model that is a 4-step process that emphasizes student motivation during learning. The model includes:

• Attention
• Revelance
• Confidence
• Satisfaction

This model guides teachers to gear their focus towards their student's motivation. Motivation is an important aspect for a student's learning as it develops positive purpose to both a student's mental health and the material they are learning. The intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in Keller's ARCS model are the main 'selling-points' as it leaves students "wanting more" out of the lesson and will become more willing to learn future lessons.

"OTHER MODELS"

• ASSURE Model, Merrill's Principle of Instructional Models, and the Kemp Instructional Design Model.
  
  

"MY THOUGHTS" -- AN ANALYZATION

Out of the 3 Instructional Design models explored this week, I found that Gagne's 9 Events fit my personal approach to teaching. I realized that it is an opportunist way of teaching; meaning that it allows students and teachers to explore different ways they may approach a lesson. It is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate by leaving students to do their independent work all the while guiding them to the right path through positive constructive feedback. As an aspiring Psychology high school teacher, I believe this model will help guide my class into the right direction in all aspects, particularly when it comes to case studies. 

Instructional Design is a perfect foundation for both new and experienced practicing teachers as it provides a variety of analyzation and adaptability for teachers to use to guide their students to the right path for further improve their learning ability that they can practice with in the future.