1. Developing Instructional Materials
Instructional Design :Unit,4
Development phase

2. In the development stage of instructional design,
select existing instructional materials,
develop your own instructional materials, or
create specifications for someone else to develop them.

3. Trainers/instructors Role in Design & Delivery of Instruction (Three Levels)
Delivered independent of the instructor
responsible for testing & remedial help only
Level 2
Select & adapt materials
Organize to free time for individual help
Level 3
Content dependent on the instructor
Public school teaching

4. Existing Materials (Guides for selecting)
Existing materials adequate?
Appropriate content?
Sequence correct?
Have all required information?
Have practice exercises?
Adequate feedback?
Appropriate tests?
Adequate remedial and enrichment materials?
Adequate learner guidance?
Support for transfer?

5. Components of Text-Based Content
Instructors’ Manuals
Learners’ Instructional Materials
Instructional manual
Tests

6. Format - Preferred Double Column Layout
Notes for the instructor here
Instructor does this
Instructor say this
Tell class this
Ask this question (the answer is, “ Bla, bla”
Instruction content in this column for learners
Learners do not have information in the left column

7. Factors affect mat. Dev. Environment Degree of depends on teacher
Availability of mat.
Amount of instruction required
Grouping patterns of students
Size and characteristics of learners
Personnel, facilities and equipments

8. Steps in Development of Instruction
See Dick & Carey page 251

9. Steps in Development of Instruction
Focus on the instruction stated in the introduction to the lesson
State the objectives
State the the necessary entry behavior
Use relevant scenarios
Supply feedback during practice
Divide content into small chunks of instruction

10. Characteristics of “Good” Instructional Content
Straightforward
Concise
Appropriate vocabulary
Avoids jargon
Use humor appropriately

11. Format of “Good” Content
Uses heading to guide learners
Uses white spaces on each page (for notes)
Highlights Key word & definitions
Provides cues to facilitate memory
Utilizes appropriate supporting graphics & pictures to enhance learning

12. Summary There are three basic levels of delivery
Text based material should fit guidelines
Remember the five characteristics of “Good” content
Use effective instructional content