SESSION GUIDE

Session 10: PREPARATION OF CONTEXTUALIZED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Duration
of Session 4 hours

Key
Understandings  Contextualized IMs are instructional materials that help the students
to be relate the lessons to real-life situation/s to make it relevant, meaningful
developed and useful.
 Contextualized IMs can be in the form of printed material, manipulative
materials, audio-visual materials and other local materials.
 Different types of contextualized instructional materials should be
authentic materials that students encounter in their daily lives.

Learning At the end of the session, participants are expected to:

Objectives
1. discuss the importance and the different types of contextualized
instructional materials;
2. develop contextualized IMs; and
3. manifest enthusiasm in designing IMs.

Resources slide deck markers

masking tapes colored pens
glue bond papers
stapler cutter
manila paper illustration board
glue stick crayons
glue gun meta cards
scotch tape cartolina
scissors crafted lesson exemplar
materials available in the locality

Introductory ASK:
Activity
What helps the teacher make the lesson meaningful and useful to the
(10 minutes) learners?
Possible answer
Instructional Materials
Think-pair-share
SAY:
 Think of your own experiences in preparing instructional materials.
(3 minutes)
 Share with a partner your experiences.(5 minutes)
NOTE:
 Call at least 3 volunteers to share their insights in plenary.
 Synthesize the responses of the sharers before giving the activity.
 Activity Provide each group with sample instructional material.
(40 minutes) Let them evaluate the IMs based on the assessment tool given.

Assessment Tool in Determining the Quality of Instructional Materials

Write YES if observed

Indicators
and NO if not.

Depth of Supports learners’ deepening

knowledge of knowledge within the
content domain

Visual Appeal Strong visual appeal

Easy for teachers and
students to use
Complete set of
instructions/ materials/
activities/ assessments/
answers.
Ease of use,
support Appropriate support for
teachers

Engagement: Stimulates
student interest
Engagement,
ability to meet
student needs Differentiation:
Appropriate materials by
skill level, language ability,
cognitive capability and
learning style

Cultural and background

knowledge: Culturally
relevant; aligns with prior
background knowledge

Result of the Assessment of Instructional Materials

Put √ on the appropriate box.

□ 1. IM is acceptable if 6-8 indicators are meet.

□ 2. IM requires modification if the indicators meet are less than 6.
 Analysis ASK:
(5 minutes) 1. What relevant insights have you gained after assessing the IMs?
2. What skills are needed in the preparation of contextualized IMs?
3. How would you develop contextualized IMs?
Possible Answers:
1. IMs can stimulates student’s interest because of its strong
visual appeal.
2. It needs artistic skills.
3. Contextualized IMs can be developed by being resourceful,
creative, and innovative.

Abstraction/ Using the slide deck, discuss the following:

Generalization 1. Importance of Contextualized Materials
2. Types of Contextualized Materials
(40 minutes)
3. Key features in designing IMs

Application
Group Activity: EXHIBIT
(140 minutes)
SAY :
1. Using the guide in designing IM’s, make contextualized instructional
materials based on your Lesson Exemplar.
2. Display your designed IMs in the designated booths.
3. Choose a “taong-bahay” to present your exhibit.

Concluding SAY:
Activity
Reflect:
(5 minutes)
“If learning material is designed to be highly relevant and delivered in context
then it is likely to be useful.”
-Charles Jennings

11 Prepared by:
MA. ELENA R. TAMBIGA PAMELA P. SESALDO
MT II, Madridejos NHS MT I, Compostela NHS (Day Class)

JUDITH D. CORTES FLORA H. UNABIA

MT II, Balamban CES T- III, Consolacion NHS-DC

Reviewed by: Verified by:

PAMELA A. RODEMIO MARY ANN P. FLORES

EPS – Mathematics Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

Recommending Approval:

LEAH B. APAO, Ed. D. CESE

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Approved by:

RHEA MAR A. ANGTUD, Ed. D.

Schools Division Superintendent