instructional Module

Instructional Modules- definition, characteristics, components, advantages, disadvantages

1. INSTRUCTIONAL MODULES

2. INSTRUCTIONAL MODULES?

3. INTRODUCTION Modular Teaching is one of the most widespread and recognizes teaching learning techniques.

4. Modular is used in all most all subjects like Natural Science,especially in Biology and Medical Education and even in Social Science as well as in Computer Education .

5. “ An instructional module is a self contained and self sufficient unit of instruction for the learner to achieve a set of objectives.”

6. CHARACTERISTICS IT SHOULD BE INDEPENDENT SELF CONTAINED SELF INSTRUCTIONAL

7. WELL DEFINED CLEARLY DEFINED OBJECTIVES CONCERN INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

8. SYSTEMATICALLY ORGANIZED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. UTILIZATION OF VARIETY OF MEDIA. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION BY LEARNER .

9. COMPONENTS OF MODULE (1).TITLE THE TITLE OF THE MODULE SHOULD BE CLEAR

10. (2).INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND

11. (3).OVERVIEW The overview introduces the learner to the theme of the module,its purpose,organization and uses.

12. (4).INSTRUCTION TO THE USERS To provide clear instruction to the learner as to how he should proceed, and what he has to do after each step.

13. (5).PRE TEST A PRE-TEST IS GIVEN AT THE BEGINNING .

14. (6).OBJECTIVES The instructional objectives of the module should be clearly stated.

15. (7).LEARNING ACTIVITIES Learning activities enable the learner to develop behaviour in predetermined direction.

16. (8).FORMATIVE TESTS Formative Tests are given at the end of each learning unit/learning activity .

17. (9).SUMMATIVE EVALUATION The summative evaluation is done with the help of post test .

18. ADVANTAGES LEARNING BECAME MORE EFFECTIVE .

19. It establishes a system of assessment other than marks or guide.

20. Modules can be administrated to single use, small group or large group. It is more appropriate to mature students.

21. DISADVANTAGES MODULES ARE ECONOMICAL IN THEIR USE

22. APPROPRIATE ONLY FOR MATURED STUDENTS TIME CONSUMING

23. THIS METHODS DEMANDS SMART CLASSROOMS.

24. When we analysing the modular method of teaching,we can uderstand that this is more effective,recent and more technology based teaching method in the present educational field.