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Chapter 5. Using and Evaluating Instructional Materials

The document discusses instructional materials and their purpose and effective use. It notes that instructional materials are multisensory aids that can enhance understanding and substitute for firsthand experiences. It lists seven purposes of instructional materials, including motivating students and reinforcing learning. Finally, it provides eight guidelines for using instructional materials effectively, such as having clear objectives and ensuring materials are appropriate for students' ages and interests.

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Chapter 5. Using and Evaluating Instructional Materials

The document discusses instructional materials and their purpose and effective use. It notes that instructional materials are multisensory aids that can enhance understanding and substitute for firsthand experiences. It lists seven purposes of instructional materials, including motivating students and reinforcing learning. Finally, it provides eight guidelines for using instructional materials effectively, such as having clear objectives and ensuring materials are appropriate for students' ages and interests.

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Chapter 5.

Using and Evaluating Instructional Materials

Instructional aides are multisensory aid – texts, pictures, games, simulations – that can
substitute for firsthand experiences and enhance understanding, so they are an integral
part of learning activity.

Purpose of Instructional aides or materials

1. Motivating students
2. Contributing to understanding
3. Providing varied learning experiences
4. Reinforcing learning
5. Allowing for different interests
6. Encouraging participation
7. Providing experiences that might not otherwise be had
8. Changes attitudes and feelings

Guidelines for Using Instructional Aides/Materials

1. Purpose – ask yourself what you are trying to accomplish and why this instructional
aid is important.

2. Defines objectives – clearly defined objectives are essential for planning the lesson
and selecting and using instructional aides.

3. Flexibility – the same instructional aid can satisfy many different purposes.

4. Diversity – use a variety of materials, media, and resources to develop and maintain
student interest.

5. Development – instructional aides must be related to the age, maturity, ability and
interests of students.

6. Content – you must know the content of the instructional aides to determine how to
use them and how to make the best use of them.

7. Guide learners – focus student’s attention on specific things to attend while viewing,
listening or reading the materials.

8. Evaluate results – check students’ reactions and consider your own reactions to the
instructional aids.

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