Introduction

Instructional materials play a crucial role in facilitation teaching, training, and learning. When used well, they help to improve instructor;s effectiveness and learning. Instructional materials come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have in common the ability to support teaching, training, and learning. This topic will walk you through everything you need to start selecting and designing adequate and engaging materials which you can start using tomorrow. 

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 Topic learning outcomes

After this topic you should be able to:

  • explain the concept of instructional materials;
  • make appropriate choices in using teaching and learning materials;
  • feel confident in designing and creating your own instructional materials using different media.



                                                                                                  5.1 Concept of instructional materials

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