Instructional Design Models and Instructional Media

There are six steps for Instructional Design: student centered, goal oriented, focuses on meaningful performance, assumes outcomes can be measured in a reliable/valid way, self correcting and team effort.
Every year I put the task of a research essay in front of my students. I have guidelines, but I do not have many restrictions so the students can take it in many different directions. I suggest several broad topics to chose from along with a rubric and suggested novels. (Student centered) I also provide a check list with due dates that they must keep up with and turn in on time. (Goal oriented) Before beginning the research project, the students must convince me why they should be able to write on that topic and why it is important in their learning. (Meaningful performance) I have checkpoints, where I check to see the progress they have made and what articles they have found, other outside sources and notes. (Outcomes Measure) Peer Edit is required after they write their rough draft to critically read their peers essay. (Self Correcting) I run each class like a family, we all look out for each other and hold each other accountable. At first, I lead this, but by the third month they are monitoring each other and checking in on the team. (Team Effort) Every year I manipulate this lesson to improve it. It is a constantly changing assignment.

Textbooks and chalkboards are considered instructional media. Teachers, I would say are not, however I can understand the argument that they are, because the present the materials, in the power zone of teaching, and adapt to each situation. I have never thought about teachers being part of instructional media before!