Jane Vella's model of dialogue education focuses on learner-centered instruction that respects learners as decision makers. It involves listening to learners and protecting their learning from teaching that could undermine their ability to learn. The model includes 7 steps of planning instruction using techniques like discussion, group projects, and demonstrations that engage learners at different levels. Learners are given open-ended questions and resources to allow inductive and deductive learning, following the proverb "tell me and I forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I will understand."

1. Putting Dialogue Education Into Practice An Introduction to Jane Vella’s Model of Instructional Design

4. Vella’s Assumptions about Learners and the Learning Process

7. 7 Steps of Planning