This document discusses resources that can be used and organized within a specialist area for an education and training program. It identifies different types of written, audio-visual, electronic, physical objects, and human resources that can be leveraged, and poses questions to reflect on why these resources would be used for a specific subject area. The goal is to think about how these various resources apply to a particular focus and whether they help achieve learning objectives.

1. Developing, Using and Organising
Resources Within a Specialist Area
Unit 506
L5 Diploma in Education and Training

2. Did We Include…
Written Resources
• Books, Handouts, Journals,
Publicity materials…
Audio-visual Aids
• Smartboard, diagrams,
flipcharts, Radio, TV…
e-Learning / Technology
• VLE, the WWW, blogs,
Wikis, mobile phones…
Objects
• Models, toys, “the real
thing”…
Events
• Visits, conferences, field
trips…
People
• You, students, other staff,
guest speakers…

3. Why Do We Use Resources?
• Reflect on your specific subject area and
consider your response to the questions
posed on the handout.
• Do you agree or disagree with each?
• Can you add your own comment for each (or
as many as you choose)?