ASSURE

=**ASSURE Method**=

The ASSURE Method is a model used for planning lessons in the classroom. However, the ASSURE Method is not really intended for textbook material. It is a great way to plan for activities and lessons that include technology or another type of media. In this assignment, we were given 3 scenarios to choose from and build an ASSURE Method around our chosen scenario. I chose to do my ASSURE Method on teaching a group of first grade students in a first grade class to learn the months of the year. For each letter in ASSURE we were to elaborate.

First ASSURE:

Final ASSURE:

**Reflection**
My overall opinion of ASSURE, is that it is going to be very useful for me in the classroom. I really like it because it gives you a way to make a lesson plan that does not revolve around using a traditional textbook. Prior to this assignment, I did not really know how to construct a lesson plan for my ideas. I would use this in my classroom to incorporate my ideas involving technology, such as Podcasts, YouTube, WeQuests, etc. When I actually teach, I do not plan on teaching straight from a textbook. I plan to use as many different resources as possible. I think the more variety that is used, the longer you are able to hold the attention of your students. I think the ASSURE Method gives a detailed account of what is to be done, which is helpful to have during instruction. Also, if I plan to miss a day, it would be useful to leave an ASSURE Method lesson plan for the substitute. I will make ASSURE Methods in place of traditional lesson plans. It will be my guideline for instruction. I think ASSURE would best fit under the critical thinking pillar of 21st Century education. Because students will not simply answer questions out of a textbook, they will be asked to answer open ended questions that require thinking outside of the literal realm. I would improve the assignment by having a CSO required to go along with each ASSURE. I would maybe change the format by creating bullet points that are easier to read at a quick glance. I wold not eliminate anything and I would expand on the use of materials and media.