In the field of education and training, effective lesson design is a key factor that determines the success of the learning process. The Gerlach and Ely design model, introduced in 1971 by Vernom S. Gerlach and Donald P. Ely, remains a valuable reference framework to this day. With its linear and easy-to-apply nature, this model helps educators, even with limited resources, to create meaningful lessons that meet the diverse needs of learners.
This article will analyze in detail the 5 steps of the Gerlach and Ely design model, the benefits it brings, and how the Avina Authoring Tool supports this lesson design process.
The Gerlach and Ely Design Model is a linear instructional design process that focuses on clearly defining learning objectives, assessing student input, selecting appropriate teaching strategies, evaluating performance, and analyzing feedback for improvement. The simplicity and ease of application of this model have made it popular in many training fields.
- Increased teaching efficiency: A clear process helps teachers save time and effort.
- Personalized learning experience: Focusing on the needs and abilities of each student, which is important in modern education.
- Comprehensive assessment: Using multiple assessment methods to measure learning progress, helps improve the quality of online lectures.
Check out the list of 5 steps to implement the Gerlach and Ely design model, boosting the effectiveness of your E-learning course.
"What do students need to achieve after this lesson?"
The first and most important step is to clearly identify the content of the lesson to be delivered and the learning objectives that students need to achieve after completing the lesson. The content and objectives should be closely linked and follow the approved curriculum or guidelines.
"What do students already know about this topic?"
This step focuses on assessing the students' existing knowledge and skills before starting the lesson. This assessment helps teachers adjust the content and teaching methods to suit the students' level. Assessment methods may include entrance exams, surveys, or interviews. In modern education, this assessment can be done online through the tools of authoring software.
"What teaching methods will be most effective in achieving the learning objectives?"
This step includes choosing teaching methods, organizing learning activities (individual, group, pair), allocating time and space, and choosing appropriate learning resources. Teachers need to consider factors such as learning objectives, student characteristics, and available resources to choose the optimal strategy.
"What have students learned after the lesson?"
This step assesses the level of achievement of learning objectives by students through tests, assignments, projects, or practical activities. This assessment not only measures knowledge but also attitudes and skills of students. In particular, online tests and learning progress tracking systems make performance assessment easier in modern education.
"How can the lesson be better?"
The final step is to analyze the performance assessment results and collect feedback from students to improve the E-learning lecture and teaching methods. This feedback helps teachers better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the lesson and adjust it to suit the needs of the students.
Avina Authoring Tool is a powerful E-learning lecture authoring software that effectively supports the implementation of the Gerlach and Ely design model:
- Define Content and Objectives: Avina allows the creation of diverse lessons with many content formats (text, images, videos, audio), helping teachers easily convey content according to the set goals.
- Assess Entry Behavior & Evaluate Performance: Avina integrates tools to create tests, interactive questions, help assess input knowledge and track students' learning progress.
- Define Strategy: Avina supports the creation of interactive activities, practice exercises, learning games, helping to diversify teaching methods and increase the attractiveness of lessons.
- Feedback Analysis: Avina provides detailed reports on student learning outcomes, helping teachers analyze and improve online lectures.
The Gerlach and Ely design model is a useful tool for educators in building effective lectures. Combined with authoring software, such as Avina, the process of lesson design and implementation will become easier and more effective than ever, helping to improve the quality of training and the learning experience of students. Accompany Avina Authoring Tool in the process of designing online lectures!
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