Selecting and Using Instructional Resources to Enhance Instruction

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Part 1 of Module:
A. Introduction to the module
B. An information section on selecting instructional resources
C. A self quiz titled "Check Your Knowledge" for part B

Part 2 of Module:
D. An information section on creating, evaluating, and selecting Instructional Resources
E. A self quiz titled "Check Your Knowledge" for Section D
F. Practice Activity | G. Classroom Application | H. References and Resources

G. Classroom Application

Undertake one of the two activities outlined below and share what you are doing with your evaluator, mentor, or a colleague.

Activity 1. Select one or more units with which your students' mastery of the content and/or skills has not been completely satisfying to you.

Locate, evaluate, and select appropriate instructional resources to complement what you are already doing.

For any resource that you decide to use, append the following information to your unit plan:

a.	Name of the resource
b.	How and where to obtain the resource
c.	Cost, if any
d.	Objective(s) being addressed
e.	How you will use the resource
f.	Amount of class time needed
g.	Special equipment or personnel not ordinarily present in your room
h.	Learning styles addressed

Activity 2. Begin a file that lists the following information for each resource:

For any resource that you decide to use, append the following information to your unit plan:

a.	Name of the resource
b.	How and when to obtain the resource
c.	How to use the resource and instructional unit/lesson for which it is appropriate
d.	Evaluative comments

Organize the file by cross-referencing or color coding your system to accommodate the following categories of resources:

	Articles from magazines, newspapers, journals, and periodicals Compact disc titles and sources Computer software titles and sources CD/DVD titles and sources Games and game sources Guest speakers and other community resources Motivational ideas Pictures, posters, and other stills Questions Resources to order Sources of free and inexpensive items Student activity sheets Supply catalogs Thematic Units Unit and lesson plan ideas Videocassette titles and sources Miscellaneous

NOTE: The work you did in your Practice Activity (Secton F) can provide a basis for either of these activities.

THIS CONCLUDES THE MODULE ON SELECTING AND USING INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES TO ENHANCE INSTRUCTION.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, PLEASE DIRECT THEM TO YOUR MENTOR TEACHER OR EVALUATOR. THAT PERSON CAN DIRECT YOU TO OTHER RESOURCES IF NECESSARY.

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