This week we discussed the ADDIE (analysis, design, develop, implement, evaluate) model of instructional design. I found this systemic approach to designing courses extremely interesting and relevant. I find that too often school systems settle on buying packaged curriculum without going through a coherent and structured system of design that addresses the needs of their specific students and school climate. The ADDIE model offers an important scaffolding for making curricular decisions.
From my own experience, I've found than introducing any element of change will somewhat mimic the ADDIE system as that's just the nature of the thing. But, without any type of structure as a guide, initiatives can become overwhelming and implementation chaotic. Or once implemented the initiative is never evaluated again and redeveloped. It's important to consider the design process as constant and ever evolving and changing with the times. Education is fluid and as time progresses so need the system.
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