Instructional materials are educational resources use to improve students’ knowledge, abilities,

and skills, to monitor their assimilation of information, and to contribute to their overall development
and upbringing.

Guideline is a principle by which to determine a course of action.

Purpose of media selection process is to determine the best media for a given instructional
situation. It determines the most appropriate media for their needs; instructors must evaluate the
objectives, the content, and the learner.

Principles in the Use of Instructional Material

1. All instructional materials are aids to instruction. They do not replace the teacher.
2. Choose the instructional material that best suits your instructional objectives.
3. If possible, use a variety of tools.
4. Check out your instructional materials before class starts to be sure it is working properly.

Guidelines in Using Instructional Material

1. Audio Recordings
• Preview the material.
• Prepare an outline of important points that will be presented.
• Motivate the students to listen carefully to some important details.
• End with questions, discussions, and other forms of evaluation.
2. LCD
• Make sure that the projector is available when needed.
• Organize the slides according to the proper sequence.
• Use a pointer to point out important details.
• Turn off the projector when not needed.
3. Charts
• Plan well to make sure if it fits the lesson.
• The parts of the chart must be clear, neat and detailed enough for vivid
viewing.
• Avoid crowding the graphics to be showed.
• When identifying a portion, use a pointer.
• When you use a chart attach it on the wall rather than holding it.
• Keep it well when not in use so it does not get torn or soiled.
4. Mock- ups
• Involve the students in building mock- ups.
• Guide the students in the construction of a mock- up.
• Make sure it truly illustrates the functional relationship of the parts of the real object.
• Prepare a sketch of the desired scale and location of the parts before building it.
5. Video Tapes/ Films
 • Preview the film to get thoroughly acquainted with its content.
• Take down notes for the terms, facts, and other details that will be needed in the
discussion.
• Before showing the film, discuss the objectives of the film/ tapes and provide tips on
what to observe carefully. This will prepare for making the assessment questions after.
6. Models
• Emphasize the size of the real object while being used.
• Use of moving models can catch attention and interest easily.
• Encourage the students to construct simple models with parts in correct proportion.
• Same models can be kept for display for a long time depending on the materials used.