2. Learning Targets:
1.Analyze and explain the guidelines in
selecting instructional materials; and
2.synthesize the criteria for evaluating
textbooks.
4. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
These are devices that assist the facilitator in
the teaching-learning process.
Instructional materials are not self-supporting;
they are supplementary training devices.
These are print, non-print, digital or any
combination that is used in the instructional
program.
5. In order to help fulfill the
educational goals and objectives of
the school system, teachers and
school administrators strive to
provide instructional materials that
will enrich and support the
curriculum and enhance student
learning.
6. TEXTBOOKS
These are systematically organized materials
comprehensive enough to cover the primary objectives
outlined in the standard course of study
for a grade or course.
These may be print, non-print, or digital media,
hardbound books, softbound books, activity -
oriented programs, classroom kits and
technology-based programs.
7. SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
These are instructional and learning resources
which are selected to complement, enrich or
extend the curriculum.
Examples of these are library materials, digital
resources, the school system’s media collection,
classroom collections and teacher-selected
resources for individual classes.
8. Objectives for the selection of
Supplementary Materials
to provide a wide range of materials
to provide materials that will stimulate growth
to provide a background of information
to provide resources representing various points of view
to provide resources representative
to place principle above personal opinion
10. What are the things to consider in
selecting Instructional Materials?
It must contain a comprehensive standard
scope and sequence
Contains a variety of instructional materials
Has clarity of texts and contents
It must not be self-referential
It must contain no grammatical, spelling, or other
typographical errors
Such as reflective questions and learning activities which
promote learner engagement
11. What are the things to consider in
selecting Instructional Materials?
Contains accurate content without factual errors
Reflects diversity and inclusion regarding culture, gender,
ethnicity, and national origin.
It must be presented with no or minimal bias or slant.
It must provide accessible and structured text and images to
meet the needs of diverse learners.
12. REMEMBER
Instructional Materials play both an essential and
a significant role in teaching and in learning of various
subjects.
In terms of learning, instructional materials
promote teachers’ efficiency and improve students’
performance.
If instructional materials fail to serve their
purpose, teachers tend to use the materials selectively
and modify the suggested activities to suit the learners’
needs and interests.
