When objectives are clearly stated, it gives the teacher a chance to
prepare a lesson with the materials that align with the stated objectives. The
set objectives for the lesson help the teacher to select the instructional
methods, media and materials which help in achieving those objectives. Having
to select the methods, media, and materials before the lesson is such a lesson
enhancing tool that I feel gives the teacher confidence knowing that all the
materials required for a successful lesson have been put into consideration and
gathered, and are at hand and ready for use. In most cases teachers stammer
during a lesson when they realize that some of the items required for an
effective learning process have been forgotten. Planning for these things before
hand helps to reduce this lack of confidence. With technology, if any of the
materials needed for the lesson is missing it becomes a big problem. There is
no way students will access the resources/ websites in class if the teacher has
forgotten to bring a computer/laptop; or how Microsoft PowerPoint presentation
will be carried out without a projector? Therefore, the need to select the
methods, media and materials before-hand to ensure that effective learning
takes place.
Secondly, once the methods, media and materials have been selected and put together, the teacher indicates which of them will be used at which step of the learning process. The ASSURE model therefore helps the teacher to think systematically and know how to handle the lesson effectively.
Hallo Margaret, indeed the Assure model helps the teacher to adequately prepare for a lesson with everything needed at their fingertips.
ReplyDeleteThanks Prossy
DeleteThanks for the blog Margaret,
ReplyDeleteTo add, ASSURE starts with looking at the learner in detail. Nothing you plan or design is effective unless you have taken the time to look at the learners.
Thanks for the addition Geoffrey
DeleteTrue Geoffrey
DeleteThank you Geoffrey. With Assure the learner is at the centre of learning. All the methods materials media content must be in tandem with the learner characteristics
ReplyDeleteTrue Florence.
DeleteYou have analyzed the S-S-U of the ASSURE model well and I agree with you that it gives the teacher that confidence needed to deliver a lesson. It also earns the teacher that confidence needed from all the students. Every teacher loves to having a motivated class. As teachers we should to be committed to applying the model although it may be time wasting in ceratin aspects as one blogger pointed out.
ReplyDeleteTrue Patricia.
DeleteThanks for the post Margaret. I have liked the prior selection of the media, methods and materials. You can go wrong if you thoroughly examine them prior to learning.
ReplyDeleteTrue Twaha.
DeleteGreat reflection Maggie. Your chosen materials, media and methods should help the teacher achieve her objectives. Therefore, it is imperative that the teacher chooses these materials, media and methods carefully. You also sound extremely convinced that the ASSURE model is the way to go for all the teachers. I am too.
ReplyDeleteI am very convinced sir. Thank you sir.
DeleteGreat post Maggie. Knowing what to use and when helps the teacher to teach systematically, very true Margaret .
ReplyDeleteThank you Julius.
DeleteIts true that lack of planning and organising may lead to lack of confidence, fumbling and indecissiveness in class which is so annoying and destructive in the teaching/learning process. Thanks Margie.
ReplyDeleteThank you too Mustafa.
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