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Developing Instructional Materials. Dick & Carey Chp.9. Trainers Role in Design & Delivery of Instruction (Three Levels). Level 1 Delivered independent of the instructor responsible for testing & remedial help only Level 2 Select & adapt materials Organize to free time for individual help
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Developing Instructional Materials Dick & Carey Chp.9
Trainers Role in Design & Delivery of Instruction(Three Levels) • Level 1 • 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
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? Existing Materials(Guides for selecting)
Components of Text-Based Content • Instructors’ Manuals • “Learners”Instructional Materials • Tests
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 Format - Preferred Double Column Layout
Steps in Development of Instruction • See Dick & Carey page 230
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
Characteristics of “Good” Instructional Content • Straightforward • Concise • Appropriate vocabulary • Avoids jargon • Use humor appropriately
Format of “Good” Content • Has 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
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