Evaluation of the Effectiveness of English Instruction based on ASSURE Model

Abstract

A great importance is given to English Language Teaching all over the world because of several reasons. However, it was found that there is a need for studies to evaluate teaching English in the literature. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of English language instruction based on the ASSURE model. The acronym ASSURE stands for six basic stages; 1. Analyze learners, 2. State objectives, 3. Select media and materials, 4. Utilize media and materials, 5. Require learner participation and 6. Evaluate and revise. The research was structured in an embedded design, one of the mixed research method. While the quantitative phase of the study was designed as a quasi-experimental model, the qualitative phase was designed as a case study. Selected with multi-stage sampling method, two of the seventh grade classes of a school in Aydın Province in the spring semester of the 2018-2019 academic year were assigned as the experimental group and the control group. The "Environment" unit of the experimental group was adapted according to the ASSURE instructional design model. It was examined whether there was a statistically significant difference between the change in English pre-test and post-test success scores of the experimental group and the control group. In addition, a questionnaire consisting of open-ended questions about instructional design was applied to the students o examine the effectiveness of instructional design where the qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis technique. According to the findings, students generally enjoyed the activities and materials; however, they had difficulties especially in activities such as reading texts and verbal question-answer activities. In conclusion, the lessons prepared according to the ASSURE model were found to be successful in general by the students, and the objectives were achieved. Thus, some recommendations were made for the lesson to be more effective and efficient.