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The ASSURE MODEL

Introduction
The ASSURE model is an Instructional System Design (ISD), modified to be used by
teachers in regular classroom. The ISD process is one which teachers and trainers can use to
design and develop the most appropriate learning environment for their students. This process
can be used in writing the lesson plan and in improving teaching and learning

The ASSURE MODEL


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English is taught as second language in Malaysia schools. The mastery of English
is essential for pupils to gain access to information and knowledge written in
English.

1. ANALYZE LEARNERS

ACTIVATE YOUR ENGLISH is designed for primary school pupils age 12 years
old comprising of 15 children in each class. There will be two classes to be conducted
during weekends at KPAKK. Total number of pupils will be 30 and they are from
three nearby schools in Damansara Damai. The school population is made up by
underprivileged background with little exposure to the English language. Most of
their parents are menial workers with income less than RM800.00 per month. With
meagre income these pupils are being deprived from learning the English language.
This program is an effort to develop English proficiency among young children. The
aim of this program is equip the pupils age 12 years old from this background with
basic English language skills to enable them to communicate effectively and with
confidence with peers and adults.
This lesson is designed to focus around visual learners.
2. OBJECTIVES
Instructional objectives:
Discover the English language experiences
That these pupils realise the importance of English language as
communication tools
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Able to display their creative experiences and exhibit their knowledge in the
English language that they have learned in this program
Recognize the learning English is fun.

3. SELECT MEDIA, MATERIALS, AND METHODS

Materials and equipment:
Power Point
Laptop
Power point print out for students Hands out
Internet connection to view interactive video from You Tube on learning
English

4. UTILIZE MEDIA, MATERIALS, AND METHODS
An interactive video from www.englishgrammarsecrets.com. will be used for auditory
and visual illustrations of English language. Students will have their worksheets
online to reiterate what they viewed on the interactive video.
To follow the 5Ps process which includes the following:

1. Preview the technology, media, and
materials
- To give everything a thorough
review
2. Prepare the technology, media, and
materials
- Gather all equipment that are
needed
- Create a list of materials and
equipment to be used during the
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lesson and an outline of
presentation sequence of the
activities.
3. Prepare an environment
4. Prepare the learners - To inform pupils of the learning
objectives
- To inform the learners up front
how they will be assessed
- To create a need to know by
telling students how they will gain
from the lesson
5. Provide the learning experience

5. REQUIRE LEARNER RESPONSE

Applying 5E Instructional Model to ensure effective teaching and understanding.

Engage

(5 minutes)
Teacher will introduce pupils to website

English Lesson on Basic English Grammar Simple Present
Tense.


Explore
(6 minutes)
Pupils will view an interactive video on
Basic English Grammar Simple Present Tense.
Together they explore the language on simple sentences to
build understanding of the language

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Explain
(7 Minutes
Teacher will use the detailed tutorial to further explore and
explain the grammar. Pupils will be reminded to refer to
their hands out.

Elaborate
17 minutes
Teacher will then use power point to explain in more detail
on English grammar particularly in Present Tense.

Evaluate
2 minutes
Teacher will recap the lesson, during this time pupils will
answer on a simple online worksheet as a recap to the
lesson. Pupils are encouraged to work in a group of three.


6. EVALUATE AND REVISE

Evaluate
Towards the end of the lesson the teacher during the Evaluate part, will ask the pupils
to recap the lesson on basic English Grammar in Simple Present Tense.

Reflection

Using the interactive website L is definitely an interesting materials for pupil to learn
and explore through. The website is very informative with vast information available.
Pupils can surf and explore on their own using school computer lab during their free
time during school period or on Saturday classes. These pupils who are enrolled as
members of KPAKK library so that they can also utilise the facilities provided at the
college.