Design and Production of Learning Materials

1. Apply principles of instructional design to create effective learning materials.
2. Select and utilize appropriate learning theories in the design process.
3. Align learning materials with the National Policy on Education and primary school curriculum.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of learning materials using established criteria.
5. Integrate community resources to enhance learning experiences.
6. Plan and prepare engaging lesson notes that incorporate diverse learning materials.

13 weeks, about 22.5 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: The Need for Learning Materials in Primary Schools

   • Unit 1: Primary Education within the Context of the National Policy of Education · 1.5 hours

     Read Unit 1: Reflect on the purpose of education and the role of primary education within the National Policy on Education.. Discuss the historical development leading to the rights to education for all.. Analyze the need for learning materials in primary schools..

2. Week 2Module 1: The Need for Learning Materials in Primary Schools

   • Unit 2: The Characteristics of Primary School Children · 1.5 hours

     Describe the heterogeneous nature of primary school children, considering innate and environmental factors.. Explain the importance of considering cultural bias and language differences in classroom communication.. Recognize the physiological and psychological needs that affect the characteristics of young children..

3. Week 3Module 1: The Need for Learning Materials in Primary Schools

   • Unit 3: The Primary School Curriculum · 1.5 hours

     Define curriculum and its link to national implementation of educational goals.. Identify different types of curriculum and their relevance to teaching and learning.. Describe the structure of the national primary school curriculum, focusing on core subjects..

4. Week 4Module 1: The Need for Learning Materials in Primary Schools

   • Unit 4: Teaching and Learning in Primary Schools · 1.5 hours

     Define teaching effectiveness and identify critical elements of good teaching.. Suggest ways to achieve effective teaching-learning in the primary school.. Explain the prerequisites to the decision to improve learning..

5. Week 5Module 1: The Need for Learning Materials in Primary Schools

   • Unit 5: Learning Styles of Primary School Children · 1.5 hours

     List ways in which children learn and explain the concept of learning styles.. Describe categories of children and their learning styles, referencing Piaget's categorization.. Identify the application of learning styles theory to the design of instruction..

6. Week 6Module 2: Principles of Designing Instructional Materials

   • Unit 1: Designing Instructional Materials · 1.5 hours

     List the functions of instructional materials.. Outline the advantages and limitations of selected instructional materials.. Explain the Gerlach/Ely instructional design model in relation to the design of instructional materials..

7. Week 7Module 2: Principles of Designing Instructional Materials

   • Unit 2: Concept and Characteristics of Learning Materials · 1.5 hours

     Define learning materials and explain the rationale for their use.. List the sources of learning materials and classify them into categories.. Discuss sourcing instructional materials for teaching basic technology..

8. Week 8Module 2: Principles of Designing Instructional Materials

   • Unit 3: Producing Instructional Materials · 1.5 hours

     Explain the role of learning materials in relation to other elements of the instructional process, referencing Dale's Cone of Experience.. List sources of instructional materials and describe how to produce your own.. Practice techniques for producing instructional materials, such as drawing, lettering, and modeling..

9. Week 9Module 2: Principles of Designing Instructional Materials

   • Unit 4: Theories Relevant to the Design and Production of Learning Materials · 1.5 hours

     Explain theories relevant to instructional design and production, including behavioral, cognitive, and constructive theories.. Describe the importance of theories and list three relevant to learning materials.. Discuss conditions for effective learning, such as readiness, motivation, and practice..

10. Week 10Module 3: Development and Production of Learning Materials

    • Unit 1: Analysis Phase · 1.5 hours

      Describe the problem you intend to solve through the design and production of instructional materials.. Explain the environmental context in which the instructional materials are designed, produced, or utilized.. Describe the conditions/circumstances of the stakeholders..

    • Unit 2: Design Phase: Educational Objectives Relevant to the Design of Learning Materials · 1.5 hours

      Select the topic/subject and state the objectives.. Analyze the task(s) and develop the assessment/evaluation.. Revise and modify the materials based on feedback..

11. Week 11Module 3: Development and Production of Learning Materials

    • Unit 3: Evaluating Learning Materials · 1.5 hours

      Define evaluation and state its importance in the design and production of learning materials.. Design evaluation instruments and describe the strategies/types of evaluation.. Apply Reiser and Dick Model (1990) criteria for evaluating instructional package..

12. Week 12Module 3: Development and Production of Learning Materials

    • Unit 4: The Learning Package · 1.5 hours

      Describe what a learning package is and explain two examples of learning packages.. List guidelines for producing an effective print-based learning package.. Explore case studies of Rocket French and print-based learning packages..

13. Week 13Module 4: Application and Utilisation of Learning Materials in the Classroom

    • Unit 1: Planning and Preparation of Lesson Notes · 1.5 hours

      Plan a lesson linking content to the approved curriculum/syllabus.. Prepare the learning environment adequately to enhance the achievement of learning objectives.. Describe how to integrate learning materials into the learning activity to meet the different needs of your pupils..

    • Unit 2: Categories of Community Resources and its advantages · 1.5 hours

      Describe community resources and list the categories of community resources.. Discuss the advantages of using community resources for instruction.. Plan a class project utilizing community resources, such as a visit to the marketplace..