“We learn by example and by direct experience because they are limits to the adequacy of verbal instruction.”
-Malcolm Gladwell-
Instructional materials enhance the effectiveness of a teaching strategy.
The use of a variety of tools is a “come-on” in the teaching learning process.
For optimum learning, let us observe the following general principles in the use of instructional materials (IMs).
- All instructional materials are aids to instruction. They do not replace the teacher.
- Choose the instructional material that best suits your instructional objectives. Decide what you want to accomplish and then employ the tools that are most likely to achieve results. Do not let the media that is available to you determine how or what you will teach.
- If possible, use a variety of tools. Using videos, computers, overheads and the chalkboard not only keeps students’ interest but also responds to the needs of those who receive information in different ways.
- Check out your instructional material before class starts to be sure it is working properly. Nothing is more frustrating to you or to the students in the process of instruction than to find that the overhead projector or the LCD, for instance, does not work in the process of instruction.
- For result, abide by the general utilization guide on the use or media given below:
- Learn how to use the instructional material. Before using it, make sure you know how manipulate it to obtain the desired product. Listen to the record or view the film ahead. Check the correct size and complete parts of real objects, photographs or models to be presented.
- Prepare introductory remarks, questions or initial comments you may need.
- Provide a conductive environment. Arrange the chairs tables and the equipment and material. Provide sufficient lighting and ventilation.
- Explain the objectives of the lesson.
- Stress what is to be watched or listened to carefully.
- State what they will be expected to do with the information they will learn. Discussion or a test may follow.
- There is a need to summarize or review the experience. Prepare measures that can assess their gains based on the objectives.
With this, teachers may provide the class with my read of activities to cater the broad spectrum of students with multiple intelligence and varied learning styles.
By: Bernadeth S. Mañalac | MT-I | Jose C. Payumo Jr. Memorial High School
