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Lesson Outcomes:
Identify the various instructional materials and resources used
in the teaching of social studies
Recognize the benefits of the various instructional materials
and resources which aid in facilitating social studies lessons
Identify some of the criteria to be considered in making and
using of instructional materials and resources
Topics
a) Meaning of Instructional Materials and Resources
b) Categories of Instructional Materials and Resources
c) Instructional Materials and Resources
d) Benefits of Using Instructional Materials and Resources
e) Criteria for Evaluating Instructional Materials and Resources
Introduction
Present day social studies teachers are encouraged and in fact required to
use modern teaching aids to teach social studies in order to make classroom
more lively, understandable and comprehensively to all learners. Social
Studies has been conceptualized and taught in a variety of ways. This
module will present some of the instructional materials and resources used
in a social studies classroom. It will also explain its benefits and the criteria
to be considered in employing such materials in the learning process.
Pre-Learning Activity
Encircle the things which have been incorporated during the discussion in
your social studies classroom which you think helps in the teaching and
Discussion