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INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE AND ITS COMPONENTS
By Soledad Mina Roguel
Overview
This lesson discusses what an instructional module is all about, its parts, and the different formats used in writing it. Also included are pointers in writing instructional objectives and some tips for effective writing.
Modules allow the learners to go through the material at their own pace. They may be used for self-instruction or to complement instruction. Knowing how to write learning material in module format is an important skill that trainers should develop.
Objectives
At the end of this presentation, you are expected to:
1. Define what an instructional module is.
2. Discuss the different components of a module.
3. Write objectives in behavioral terms.
4. Discuss some tips in effective writing.
What is a module?
Russel (1974) defines module as an instructional package dealing with a single conceptual unit of subject-matter. Modules are designed to help the students accomplish certain well-defined objectives. With the use of a module, instruction can be individualized. The learners can go through the material at their own pace and at their own time. They may also be used to complement instruction.
What are the components of a module?
The format and style of a module may differ depending on its purpose and the institution where it is developed. See Table 1 for a comparison of different module formats. As agreed upon in one of the meetings of the Technology Promotion Program, for the training manual that will be produced at PhilRice, the components of each module should be title, overview, objectives, discussion of content, self-check test and evaluation activities, and references. A brief description of each part follows:
Title. It showss the specific topic of the module. A good title should be clear, concise, and reflective of its content.
Overview. It serves us the introduction of the module and describes jts scope and rationale. The overview
By Soledad Mina Roguel
Overview
This lesson discusses what an instructional module is all about, its parts, and the different formats used in writing it. Also included are pointers in writing instructional objectives and some tips for effective writing.
Modules allow the learners to go through the material at their own pace. They may be used for self-instruction or to complement instruction. Knowing how to write learning material in module format is an important skill that trainers should develop.
Objectives
At the end of this presentation, you are expected to:
1. Define what an instructional module is.
2. Discuss the different components of a module.
3. Write objectives in behavioral terms.
4. Discuss some tips in effective writing.
What is a module?
Russel (1974) defines module as an instructional package dealing with a single conceptual unit of subject-matter. Modules are designed to help the students accomplish certain well-defined objectives. With the use of a module, instruction can be individualized. The learners can go through the material at their own pace and at their own time. They may also be used to complement instruction.
What are the components of a module?
The format and style of a module may differ depending on its purpose and the institution where it is developed. See Table 1 for a comparison of different module formats. As agreed upon in one of the meetings of the Technology Promotion Program, for the training manual that will be produced at PhilRice, the components of each module should be title, overview, objectives, discussion of content, self-check test and evaluation activities, and references. A brief description of each part follows:
Title. It showss the specific topic of the module. A good title should be clear, concise, and reflective of its content.
Overview. It serves us the introduction of the module and describes jts scope and rationale. The overview
References: Duldulao, Virginia A. Let 's Produce More Rice (A Training Manual). Muñoz, Nueva Ecija: Department of Agriculture. Philippine Rice Research Institute, 2000. Integrating Alternative Approaches to Infrastructure Development and Transport Planning (IDTP) into the Educational and Research Programs of CLSU and Other Institutions. A Terminal Report. CLSU-ILO Project, 2000. Minnick, Dan R. A Guide to Creating Self-Learning Materials, Los Baños, Laguna: IRRI, 1989. Russel, J.D:- Modular Instruction. Minneapolis: Burgess Publishing Co., 1974. Strategic Communication Planning and Management: A Package of Training Modules Van Daele, C.A. 50 One-Minute Tips for Trainers. Menlo Park, CA: Crisp Publication, Inc., 1995.