The document outlines the context and logistics for developing teaching and learning materials for the CBCS Department of Education in Gujarat. It discusses establishing teams of authors and reviewers to develop module-based content in arts, commerce, and science. It provides guidance on academic writing standards, including accuracy, organization, style, and complexity. Elements like graphics, activities, and multimedia are recommended to make the content engaging for learners. Authors are advised to create professional materials aligned with CBCS curricula and national standards.

1. Teaching Learning Material for CBCS Department of Education Government of Gujarat Gandhinagar

2. Context

3. Why Content Development?

5. Logistics

7. Corpus: Technicalities Type Text Book Mode SLIM (Self Learning Instructional Module) Size 80-100 Pages of A5/A4 Size Body Paperback Paper Quality 60-70 GSM

19. Academic Writing A Different Ball Game

21. Elements of Writing

22. Accuracy in Writing

23. What creates quality in a piece of writing? What skills do good writers demonstrate? What are the criteria for judging whether a book is worth its labour or not?

24. 1. Sense of Purpose

25. 2. Sense of Audience 3. Sense of Direction Style Organization

26. Craft of Writing 4 Chronology Logical Arrangement of Content 5 Accuracy Language, Layout, Style 6 Complexity Grammar, Structure, Ideas 7 Range Linking of Ideas, Vocabulary

27. The ‘Cubing’ Technique