Guide on developing a self-learning module for an open distance learning

1. Development of
Self Learning Material (SLM)
EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
GEMMA B. ESPADERO, MAELT

2. Objectives…….
After going through this training,
• you will be able to explain
structure of SLM
• you will be able to write the
unit for SLM
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3. What is SLM
• Predominant form in ODL
• learner-centered materials
• With inbuilt Teacher
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4. What is ODL?
• ODL is a system of education in
which education is imparted to
learners who may not be physically
present on campus. Its philosophy is
to remove barriers to education and
allow learners to study according to
their time, pace and place.
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Open Distance Learning

5. Characteristics of SLM
Self-Explanatory
Self-Contained
Self-Directed
Self-Motivating
Self-Evaluating
Self-Learning
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6. Textbooks Vs SLM
Textbooks Self-Learning
Materials
Assume interest Arouse interest
Written mainly for
teacher use
Written primarily for
Learner use
Do not indicate study
time
Give estimates of study
time
Designed for a wider
market
Designed for a
particular learner group
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7. Textbooks Vs SLM
Textbooks Self-Learning
Materials
Rarely state aims
and objectives
Always give aims
and objectives
Structured for
teachers and
specialists
Structured according
to the need of
learners
Little or no self-
assessment
Major emphasis on
self-assessment
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8. IGNOU SLM
• P – Programme
• C – Course
• B – Block
• U – Unit
• S – Section
• SS- Sub-
Section
Identify your Target Learners…Learner Profiling
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9. Developing a Unit
Unit 1 - (Title of the Unit)
Structure
1.0 Objectives
1.1 Introduction
1.2……
1.2.1……………..
1.2.2……………..
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Structure Makes the study material accessible

10. Developing a Unit
Check your progress/Activities
1.3…..
1.3.1
1.3.2………………
1.3.3………………
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Structure Makes the study material accessible

11. Developing a Unit
1.4 Let Us Sum Up
1.5 Glossary
1.6 Suggested Readings
Possible answers
References
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Structure Makes the study material accessible

12. Objectives
SMART
• S - Specific
• M - Measurable
• A - Accurate
• R - Realistic
• T - Time /Testable
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13. Components of Objectives
• Conditions (Situation)-Condition
under which the behavior will occur
• Performance (Action)-Behavior is
described in observable and
measurable terms (by using a verb)
• Standards (Level)-Expected level or
standard for successful performance
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Standard of Objective depends on the level of the learners

14. Terminology for Objectives
• Descriptive verbs: define, describe,
explain, list, select, state, etc.
• Discriminative verbs: compare,
differentiate, identify, summarize,
illustrate, outline, separate, select etc.
• Motor performance verbs: type, draw,
measure, etc
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15. Examples of Objectives
• After reading this unit you will
be able to write the unit for
SLM
• After going through this unit,
you should be able to explain
characteristics of SLM.
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16. Introduction
• Explains the content being discussed
• Relates the unit and also with the
existing knowledge of the learners.
should be brief to provide adequate
help to the learners in starting their
study.
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17. Introduction components
Structural part
• Backward andand forward linkages
Thematic part
• Overview of the main concepts to
be discussed
• Builds communication with
learners
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18. Introduction components
Guidance part
• Study guide and requirements such as
time, special activities, back/cross
references, equipment, books, etc
• How to achieve the objectives
• Motivation role-How it is going to help
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19. Main Body
• Thematic Content
• Illustrations/
photos/Diagrams/Graphics
• Tables/Charts
• SAQs/Activities
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20. Content…
• Small steps
• Logical arrangement
• Ordering the content
• Personalized style
• Language
• Illustrations
• Assessment
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21. Organization of Content
• known to the unknown
• Simple to complex
• Concrete to abstract
• Particular to general
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22. Language of Content
• Simple and clear sentences
• Simple vocabulary
• One idea in one paragraph
• Interactive and personalized
• Humor
who is the
learner?
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23. Activities..Writing, Thinking, Doing
• In-text Self-Assessment Questions
• Exercises
• Activities
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24. Examples of Activities
• Describe the functioning of kidney.
• Why has a course writer to avoid long
answer questions as self-check
questions in the SLM?
• Prepare a list of 10 plants that are
found in your surroundings.
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25. Ending of the Unit…Lets Sum up
• Summarize/ Recapitulation
important points
• Motivate for further learning
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26. Suggested Readings
• Development and Revision of Self-
Learning Materials(2005), STRIDE,
IGNOU, New Delhi
• Rowntree, Derek (1986) Teaching
Through Self-Instruction, Kogan page,
London
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27. Glossary..
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Unit: The term ‘unit’, of course, the
context is that of IGNOU, is
used to denote a division of a
block, at one level in terms of
the theme or topic and at
another level as the material
used to teach the topic.

28. References
• Development and Revision of Self-
Learning Materials(2005), STRIDE,
IGNOU, New Delhi
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• Google images
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