Module Overview

This module focuses on instructional design and implementation for classroom and clinical settings. It deals with elements of instructional design and implementation, sources of information for instructional design and stages of instructional design and implementation. The module also instructs the learner on how to prepare schemes of work, write and implement a lesson plan, including evaluating the lesson. The relationship between events of the lesson and information processing theory of learning and memory is also explored. Emphasis is also put on teacher and learner centered approaches, with particular reference to those factors which affect teaching and learning respectively. Use of technology in designing and implementing instruction is critical. The underlying factor in the module is problem solving, using critical thinking.

How to use this module

• Read widely the content area under each unit utilizing books, journals, and internet resources.
• Consult widely on each topic including collaboration with colleagues
• Perform all activities for each unit
• Participate actively in class and during seminar presentations

Aim of the module

To enable the learners acquire knowledge and develop skills and appropriate attitudes necessary for designing and implementing effective learning in classroom and clinical settings.

Module learning outcomes

• Prepare course/module outlines, schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment and evaluation tools.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning approaches and strategies.
• Select appropriate resources for effective teaching and learning.
• Use technological media innovatively in instructional design and implementation.
• Analyze factors that influence effective teaching and learning.

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