There are a number of ISD models for individuals to use. Being a teacher the model that I use the most is the ADDIE model which stands for Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. I did not realize I was using an ISD model to plan my lessons until about eight weeks ago. Most teachers when preparing a lesson or unit usually go through this model to make sure what they are teaching best suits their student's needs, but most do not realize that what they are doing has a specific name.
If done properly, creating a lesson using the ADDIE model will be a strong lesson for students. Every step included is centered around student needs. To me, it is obvious that student needs should be the focal point of any lesson a teacher writes up. The problem is when there are a lot of different kinds of needs in one class.
The analysis stage in this model to me is probably the most important. This is when you determine what kind of students you have in the classroom, and try and figure out the best way to teach them the information. The design is using the information that you gathered from the analysis, and starting to generate an outline of how to present the information. Development is getting all the information together to present the lesson. Implementation is probably the second most important, but probably the hardest stage in the model. Delivering the information is crucial because this is when your students receive the instruction. This is when all the work the teacher has done pays off, or the teacher realizes they have to do more. For me the delivery is usually the hardest. I tend to ramble and not be so direct with what I say, therefore I lose some of the information when I try to present it. The last part of the ADDIE model is the evaluation. This is also a crucial part of a teacher, because they find out if their students truly understood the information. This is important because teachers realize whether they can go on to another topic, or find a different way to teach the current information again.
Through this reading and the other classes I have taken, I realize that the most important part of conducting any lesson is analysis. Knowing who you are teaching will help prepare a teacher or any other person who is instructing individuals.
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I've found the thoughts of teachers regarding the ADDIE model very informative and useful as a designer. They all give me a useful perspective of how somebody in delivery views this model that I use every day.
Your emphasis on student needs is very vital to successful lesson plans. Also, I agree that he analysis is of vital importantce.
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