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As a Teacher, I am aware that my students are unique individuals and there are
important factors to be considered in constructing an effective instructional material. Here are
the factors; diverse user interests, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, languages, and maturity
levels. Materials intended for student use should be appropriate for the subject area and for the
age, social development, ability levels, special needs, and learning styles of students served by
the collection.
The Materials to be selected should support, enrich and extend the school’s curriculum
and to encourage informational, educational and recreational reading, viewing and/or listening.
Well, we all know that Teachers at all levels utilize a variety of instructional materials such as
textbooks, presentations and handouts to enhance the quality of their lessons. The quality of those
materials directly impacts the quality of teaching. Knowing how to find the best instructional materials is a
valuable skill for a teacher to have.
Criteria’s for evaluating instructional materials is very important to make teaching effective
and meaningful, here are some criteria’s:
Content
Aligns with curriculum and standards, and is current, valid and reliable, with real world
examples. Design to meet the interest of the individual learners from various skills levels. Enhances
conceptual understanding and engages higher order thinking skills. Free from bias.
Materials are durable, easily stored, transported and are universally accessible. Materials are
easily updated and are adaptable and customizable to match the resources of the school.
Appropriateness
Materials are appropriate for the subject matter, and also appropriate for the learner’s
capacity or levels of learning.
Presentation
Learning
Motivational strategies; teaching a few "Big Ideas;" explicit instruction; guidance and
support; active participation of students; targeted instructional strategies; targeted assessment
strategies.
Cost
The materials used for teaching should not be expensive, as long as it eye captivating
and catches the attention of the students then it is an effective instructional materials.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Educational technology, sometimes termed EdTech or Learning Technology, is the study and
ethical practice of facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using and managing
appropriate technological processes and resources. The term educational technology is often associated
with, and encompasses, instructional theory and learning theory.
Technology in education is most simply and comfortably defined as an array of tools that might
prove helpful in advancing student learning and may be measured on how and why individuals behave.
As a field, educational technology emphasizes communication skills and approaches to teaching and
learning through the judicious use and integration of diverse media. Scholars in the field examine the
uses of innovative media and technologies for education, examining all aspects from direct student
learning to management and impacts on institutions. As in all forms of applied technology, the field
studies how theoretical knowledge and scientific principles can be applied to problems that arise in a
social context. Practitioners in educational technology seek new and effective ways of organizing the
teaching and learning process through the best possible application of technological developments.
These activities rely upon a body of knowledge for successful and ethical implementation, rather than
routine tasks or isolated technical skills.
Teaching is a total package; it is true that teacher is the best instructional material because
teacher is the one who manage the classroom. As the saying goes “you are the captain of your mind and
the master of your soul” teacher is the captain of the classroom because of molding the minds of the
students to become competent and independent individuals when it comes to excellence. Master of the
classroom because of proving good feedback and developing the potential of the students through
nurturing their minds for the possibilities in life. Using strategies or techniques that are varied to make
teaching effective and meaningful is also a big factor for the students so that they can build confidence
and have mastery of the subject matter.