Lesson Plan using Assure Model
By Anthony M. Wanjohi
1.0 Introduction
1.1 An Overview of
Assure Model
To become skilled in today’s classroom, it is crucial to know when
to use a wide range of instructional strategies and passive interactive media.
According to Heinich & Smaldino (2002), the use of media technologies
effectively and systematic plan for their use is necessary. Therefore, the
ASSURE model guide was suggested which identifies six major steps in an
instructional planning process.
1.2 Meaning of the Assure
Model
ASSURE model is a procedural guide for planning and delivering
instructions that integrates technology and media into the teaching process. It
also refers to a systematic approach of writing lesson plans that helps
teachers in organizing instructional procedures.
1.3 Steps of ASSURE Model
This model encompasses six major steps in an instructional
planning process:
1.3.1 Analyze Learners
General Characteristics
This is a description of the class as a whole. This includes such
information as the number of students, grade or age level, gender,
socioeconomic factors, exceptionalities, and cultural/ethnic/or other types of
diversity.
1.3.2 State Objectives
Statements describing what the learner will do as a result of
instruction.
1.3.3 Select Methods, Media, & Materials
This is the step where the Instructor will build a bridge between
the audience and the objectives. You need to decide what method you will
primarily use.
1.3.4 Utilize Methods, Media, & Materials
Plan of how you are going to implement your media and materials.
For each type of media or materials, select and describe in detail how you are
going to implement them into your lesson to help your learners meet the
lesson's objective.
1.3.5 Require Learner Participation
Describe how you are going to get each learner "actively and
individually involved in the lesson.
1.3.6. Evaluate student performance:
The evaluation should match the objective. Some objectives can be
adequately assessed with a pen and paper test.
A sample of a lesson plan using the ASSURE model is shown below:
2.0 ASSURE Model Lesson Plan
Title: Parts and Functions of a Tooth
Subject: Science
Class Level: Standard Eight Pupils
This lesson plan has been drawn based on Assure model. All the
steps have been used.
General Characteristics
Participants in this class are standard eight pupils. The class is
limited to twenty pupils (n=20) to ensure personal attention, adequate
understanding and the follow-up.
Entry Characteristics
The pupils should have basic knowledge based on common
understanding and observation (Their own teeth) and the surrounding
(livestock). They should be in position to explain the structure of different
teeth among animals.
Learning Styles
This lesson will use methods that appeal to verbal, individual
work, as well as small and large group discussion.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) Draw
a diagram of a tooth.
b) State
the function of each part of a tooth.
c) Compare
the teeth of a dog and that of a sheep.
2.3 Methods, Media and Materials
Methods
The teacher will begin the lesson with a brief introduction and
overview explaining the parts and functions of a tooth with the help of a
diagram of a tooth. The pupils will then form discussions groups and samples of
different animal skull will be distributed. This will help them in comparing
the teeth of a dog and a sheep.
Media and Materials
Books, chalk and the blackboards in this lesson will be used for
interpretation. The charts and the models will also be used for demonstrations.
2.4 Utilizing Media and Materials
Preview the Materials
The teacher should have fully covered and researched on the topic
before introducing it to the pupils. He/ she should be aware of all types of
teeth, their functions and should be able to answer any question posed by the
pupil related to the topic.
Prepare the Materials
The teacher should ensure that the charts and the models are ready
before the beginning of the lesson. Enough books among other teaching and
learning resources should be available and ready to distribute to the
pupils.
Prepare the Environment
The teacher should check that the classroom is in order for
adequate comfort and to ensure that it is proper for teaching and learning
process. This includes adequate lighting, proper ventilations, good sitting
arrangements and the classroom should be swept.
Prepare the Learner
The lesson will begin with an introduction by a familiar song
related to proper maintenance of teeth. There will be icebreaker and overview
of the parts and functions of the teeth. The books will be distributed by the
teacher that will allow pupils to follow along with the teaching.
2.5 Require Learner Participation
Initial Activities
After introductions, icebreaker, and overview of the parts and
functions of a tooth, the teacher will take the pupils through systematic step
for understanding. The class will then participate in manageable discussion
groups (7-12 members) meant to allow the learners to discuss amongst themselves
and ask questions related to the topic.
2.6 Evaluate and Revise
The lesson will close with a brief summary from the teacher.
Question and answer method will be used for evaluation and revision. The
questions will include:
a) What
are the differences of a dog and sheep teeth?
b) With
the help of a diagram, draw and state the functions of each tooth.
Heinich, R & Smaldino, E (2002). ASSURE Model of Learning. Available at:
http://webapps01.act.org/eDISCOVER/
Vasishta, S. and Patel, N.
(1992). Learning Science and Agriculture Standard Eight. Revised
edition, Malimu Publications
Suggested citation in
APA
Wanjohi, A.M. (2011). Lesson plan using
assure model. KENPRO Publications.Available online at http://www.kenpro.org/papers/lesson-plan-using-assure-model.htm
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