Gerlach & Ely: Systematic Approach
(1971)
Introduction
Gerlach & Ely's model of instructional design is a model that helps support media-rich instruction in student centered classrooms. In this model, objectives and content are developed synchronously, indicating that objectives often change in response to the content taught. In particular, this model focuses on concrete teaching, rather than esoteric objectives that are difficult to apply.
Key Features
- Specification of objectives and
- Selection of content
- Assessment of entering behaviors
- Strategy to be employed
- Organization of students into groups
- Allocation of time
- Allocation of learning spaces
- Selection of appropriate learning resources
Context of Use
- P-12 education
- Higher education
- Great for technology integration!
Advantages
- Flexible goal setting - acknowledges that objectives change during lesson planning
- Considers the best learning format for different types of content (i.e. small vs. large group, lecture vs. individual study, etc.)
- Technology friendly!
- Allows individualization to different student needs
- Systematic - follows clear procedure
- Linear model
Disadvantages
- Requires a lot of data about students
- Very teacher centered
- A lot of prep work, with variation of teaching models