Instructional design

This design model is another instructional approach that could be utilized within a curriculum. This instructional design model is designed for both beginning and experienced instructors. The intent of this model is not just for middle school level teacher, but for university professors, industrial employers and military instructors. This model produced two reactions among the instructors who have utilized these procedures. The reactions produced are that teachers would adopt and use these components immediately and that their insight to instruction has changed for the better once incorporating this design model in their curriculum.

This design model incorporates 9 components. These components are:

· Assess needs to ID goals
· Conduct instructional analysis
· Analyze learners and context
· Write performance objectives
· Develop Assessment instruments
· Develop instructional strategy
· Develop and select instructional materials
· Design and conduct formative evaluation of instruction
· Design and conduct summative evaluation

When evaluating the 3rd, 6th and 7th component, an instructor can begin thinking about the types of learners that are in the classroom and how she must deliver instruction to meet their needs. She would then be able to differentiate her instruction accordingly. When looking at the other models that we have reviews, this design model also allows us to intergrate other design models in to instruction such as differentiated instruction. This model immediately allows us to think about the end results from the start, like the backward design model. We also are allowed to incorporate direct instruction where appropriate.

There are several reasons that this design model is often used in a curriculum. These reasons are that this model provides a specific focus on what the learner needs to know and how to apply the information after instruction. This model also provides a smooth transition between each component. This is important especially to the instructional strategy and the desired learning components. Finally, the last reason that one should use this process is because of the models ability to be used over and over with any learner and in type of classroom setting.