Use of ASSURE MODEL in ELT: Reflections on the learning and teaching process

Abstract

Since 2020, the effects of the pandemic and advancements in instructional technologies have played a significant and transformative role in the educational system. The integration of student-centered activities has been emphasized by new technology, which continuously enhances educational processes. Additionally, the use of instructional design models, such as ASSURE, has been highlighted. This study aims to examine the reflection on the implementation of the ASSURE instructional design model in an English course within the learning-teaching process. In this case study, the 6th-grade English course was designed using the steps of the ASSURE instructional design model and implemented with 22 sixth-grade students during the spring term of the 2023-2024 academic year in Gaziantep, Türkiye. Data were collected through interviews with students and the researcher's diary, which were analyzed through content analysis. The findings indicate that the use of the ASSURE instructional design model in the English course enhanced students’ academic achievement, increased their engagement, and positively influenced their attitudes toward the English language course.

Keywords

• ASSURE instructional design model
• English language teaching
• Instructional technology
• Web 2.0 tools

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