My personal assessment of the ISD model is that it is an effective process in developing instruction. I like how there are a variety of different models to choose from. What may work well for one instructor may not work well for another. I will focus on the ADDIE model for my entry.
I feel that the ADDIE model has numerous strengths. The analysis phase covers needs, content, task, and contextual analysis. It helps the instructor identify the audience and what needs the audience may have. It can also help answer the question what do students need to know in order to understand the concept being taught. I believe that this phase is beneficial because it provides important information for the instructor about the instruction they are about to design for students.
Another strength is the design, development, and implementation phases. The instructor uses information gathered during the analysis phase to design instruction that will be beneficial to the students. The steps in the ADDIE process focus the instructor’s attention on how he or she wants to deliver instruction. It is during this phase that instructors determine what activities the students will complete. There are a variety of activities, such as cooperative groups and inquiry based learning, that instructors can choose to meet the needs of their students.
Evaluation is a very important strength of the ADDIE model. I feel that it is imperative that instructors have summative and formative evaluations of instruction. This step allows the instructor to reflect on the instruction and decide if an area needs to be improved or if an area worked really well.
I do feel that there are no weaknesses in this model. If instructors do not like this model, they may prefer to use a different model. Personally I like this straightforward model.
I have used all aspects of this model in my teaching career. Many of these processes have become second nature to me. When I was reading the lesson I realized that I do these steps without even knowing it. I do feel that I do not get enough practice in the analysis phase of the process. It has already been determined what the students will be taught and I know my audience to a certain extent. In reading this lesson my awareness has increased in planning instruction. I feel like I have been on autopilot planning instruction. I wish that I had more time to plan effective instruction. I try to improve each year but I always feel like there is never enough time. I strongly believe that we need teacher workdays once every two weeks so we could have uninterrupted time in developing instruction.
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I find it very interesting that instead of finding a weakness with ADDIE you acknowledge that the any weaknesses coem from your implementation of the model and not the model itself. excellent point
I agree with you that most of what we do in class is autopilot. We have learned over time what is effective in the classroom and how to better our lesson plans. I teach in the literacy lab at our school (fancy name for computer lab that focuses on literacy). My students at the end of the week get a much better lesson than the students at the beginning of the week because I am able to evaluate the best way for students to learn and change my lessons as needed.
I'm in the same boat - I wish we all had more time for planning instruction. We seem to fly by the seat of our pants. I do improve the instruction every time I teach a lesson by doing a reflection after the lesson (what went right, what put them asleep, etc.)
I'm not a classroom teacher, but I agree that you all need more teacher workdays. Having been a corporate trainer who would spend 7.5 hours in the classroom day after day with little or no planning time, I can certainly empathize.
On another point you made, whether you're in delivery or design, ADDIE does tend to become second nature. Not necessarily a bad thing though. It could just mean you're good at what you do.
I also felt like I do these steps but just call it the ADDIE model.
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