MODUL

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WRITIN
WHAT IS A MODULE?
It is an instructional package
dealing with a single conceptual unit
of subject-matter. (Russel,1974)
Modules are designed to help the
students accomplish certain well-
defined objectives.
With the use of a module,
instruction can be individualized.
MODULES ARE DESIGNED FOR…

1.The learners to go through

the material at their own
pace and at their own time.
2.They may also be used to
complement instruction.
In the process of module
writing, the key is to forge
educationally sound and logical
links between learner needs,
aims, learning outcomes,
resources, learning and
teaching strategies,
assessment criteria and
evaluation.
Remember…
 KEY POINTS TO CONSIDER
(Donnelly and Fitzmaurice, 2005)
a. sustain interaction with content and others;
b. relate new ideas to previous knowledge;
c. provide explicit explanations and a clear
knowledge base to learners;
d. structure in a reasonable learner workload;
e. provide opportunities for learners to pursue
topics in depth so that they can understand
the material for themselves; and
f. ensure an appropriate pre, formative and
summative assessment strategy.
 Tips for Effective Writing
 Write for your
audience
 Organize your material
 Rewrite, revise, and
edit your material
 Use charts and
illustrations to support
your message
 Identify your subject
 Use clear, short,
familiar words
(Van Daele, 1995)
Eliminate unnecessary
words
Keep sentences short
and simple
Use the active voice
Use emphasis
Use ordering techniques
Observe gender fairness
Free from culture bias
Use generic terms
MODULE FORMAT

1. Cover
 It reflects the title of the module
 with an appropriate design
 should be attractive to the target
users.
 
 2. Title
 It shows the specific topic of the
module.
 A good title should be clear,
concise, and reflective of its
content.
3. Table of Contents
 It depicts the different parts of the
module
 with the corresponding pages to
facilitate locating of the contained
topics
 
 

4. Introduction
 It provides an overview of the
module
 describes its scope and rationale
 It summarizes the content and
importance of the module.
 In some modules, this section is
called overview, prospectus, or
rationale.
5. Objectives
 common feature of most modules is a
statement of learning objectives
 these explain the knowledge, skills, and
attitudes one wants to teach
 should be stated in terms of the learners'
behaviors
 Objectives allow the writer to focus and
organize the information he would like to
present
 also help the learners do self-evaluation.
 
 Verbs such as "know" and "understand" are
vague and do not tell us what the learners will
be doing to demonstrate their understanding.
 Remember the acronym SMARTO when
writing your objectives –
 Specific
 Measurable
 Attainable
 Realistic
 Time-bounded
 Observable
6. Pre-assessment
 This portion serves as “assessment
for learning” to determine the entry
behavior of the learners.
 It contains the concepts, principles
and skills that learners are expected
to master after finishing the module.
 
7. Learning Goals and Targets

 In this part, the learners will set their

own goals and targets based on the
module objectives that are attainable
after finishing the module.

 
8. CONTENT PROPER

•Know
it provides activities and opportunities to
elicit prior knowledge
to illuminate misconceptions
to acquire adequate and relevant
information
to pose critical questions vital to the
development of understanding of the
learner
Process
 this part presents activities that
require a learner to make
meaning
 to gauge his skills
 to construct or express his own
meaning and understanding
 Reflect and
Understand

this stage offers additional

activities and provocative
questions
to broaden learner’s core
understanding
Transfer
 It reflects
opportunities
for the learner
to transfer his
learning in a
new context.
9. Summative Assessment
 It is a self-check exercise serves as
“assessment of learning”.
 It contains exercises aligned to the
attainment of the learning objectives
set.
10. Summary
 This portion capsulizes the entire
module.
 It should be brief, concise but
comprehensive.
11. Appendix
 a supplementary material at the end
of a book, module, article,
document or other texts
 usually of an explanatory,
statistical, or bibliographic nature
12. Glossary
 An alphabetical list of terms
or words used in the module
with corresponding
definitions.
13. Reference
 This a list of books or guides used
in preparing the module
 other materials that may be
consulted for further understanding
or appreciation of the lesson
presented
THANK
YOU…