Unit I.

Introduction to Instructional Media

and Learning
Module 3: Pedagogical Strengths and
Limitations of Types of Instructional
Media and Materials
Learning objectives
After studying the resources and accomplishing the activities in this module, you should be
able to:
1. Discuss the strengths and limitations of the different types of traditional
instructional media and materials for classroom use; and
2. Recognize the use instructional media and materials for classroom.

Strengths and limitations of traditional instructional media and

materials
Readings:
• A Review of the Different Types of Instructional Materials Available to Teachers and
Lecturers (Download from MyPortal)

Study questions:
Answer the following questions as you read the resources to guide you in your study.
1. What are the strengths of the different instructional media and materials?
2. How about their respective limitations in a classroom set up?
3. According to the material, why is it important to have knowledge in the instructional
media and materials’ strengths and limitations?

Utilization of traditional instructional media and materials

Readings:
• Towards the Utilization of Instructional Media for Effective Teaching and Learning of
English in Kenya (Download from MyPortal)

Study questions:
Answer the following questions as you read the resources to guide you in your study.
1. Why is it important to have knowledge in the utilization of the types of instructional
media and materials for classroom?
2. Why do you think this kind of instructional materials is preferred by students as
compared to the traditional methods?