Model Exercise--Gerlach & Ely Model

Model name: Gerlach & Ely

Orientation: this model is considered to be prescriptive. It describes how a learning environment can be altered or constructed, in order to affect the variables in a certain way or bring about the desired outcome (Edmonds, 1944). This model is considered to be linear and systemic, because one the five decisions in the third step is changed, the other decisions will also be affected.

Knowledge Structure: it is a procedural model that gives a clear direction for teachers to follow when makes an instruction. The Gerlach & Ely model emphasizes how teaching can help students meet the objectives.

Expertise Level: this model is suitable for all levels of expertise to use. The users can be novice, intermediate, or expert.

Structure: this model is developed as a systematic approach to teaching and learning. It’s also a soft-system–based model.

Context: this model is suitable for K-12 classrooms setting or also higher education setting. However, it may not be as successful in a business or government setting.

Levels: this model is appropriate for the levels of unit, module, lesson and course.

Particular strengths of the model:
• Suitable for use by all levels of expertise.
• Offers a combination of both systemic and systematic approach that can be developed into a strategy for good teaching and learning.
• The five decisions of this model serve as a reminder to the important components that can be overlooked.

Particular weaknesses of the model:
• There’s no concrete way of analyzing the needs and the gap in performance.
• There’s no implementation that can help the teacher create better instruction.
• This model would not be successful in a business or government setting.

General opinions: the Gerlach and Ely model provides a basic and useful roadmap for good teaching and learning. It includes the basic and significant key point as a reminder for teachers to concern during their design. Both novice and veteran teachers can benefit from the experience of using this model.