One of the most challenging aspects of instruction of young students is keeping them continually motivated during a learning activity. During this module that main concept focused on developing motivational strategies using the ARCS model and then developing your instructional guide for implementing those strategies. After completion of this module I have found this to be an essential step in a well developed instructional design plan and plan to also implement the ideas into my daily instruction as a teacher.
Instructors are always trying to come up with engaging lessons for their audience. These lesson can include all the bells and whistles, and the latest and greatest in technology resources. After learning about the ARCS model, I have decided that being intentional about how you motivate students rather than what may be new and exciting for students is a more valuable and applicable process for lesson development. Even a traditional lesson that lacks the new and exciting engagement resources can be successfully delivered if the proper motivational strategies are used. The steps of attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction allow for a detailed analysis of how to properly motivate students throughout a lesson.
During the module discussion it was interesting to see the different perspectives of how the ARCS model can be implemented for each different instructional design project. Overall the desired motivational outcomes were met, and it was nice to gain different ideas on how to arouse and keep your instructional audience motivated. I will definitely use some of these ideas in my future planning.
The completion of creating my ARCS model for my instructional design project has allowed for concrete reflection in how I can improve my instruction through the process of motivational strategies. I have always focused my anticipatory set as the primary motivational strategy for a lesson. It is also important to think about how motivation strategies can be used throughout the entire lesson from start to finish. Motivation needs to be stimulated throughout the learning process to provide an effective and authentic learning experience.
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