The Dick and Carey model, presented by Alan Ledford, outlines a systematic approach to instructional design across nine stages, starting from defining instructional goals and conducting needs analysis to evaluating the effectiveness of the instructional system. Each stage focuses on a specific aspect, including task analysis, learner characteristics, performance objectives, instructional strategies, and formative and summative evaluations. The model emphasizes the importance of aligning instructional activities with learner needs and objectives to enhance the learning experience.