Method of teaching

Self-Instructional
Module (SIM)
Meaning
• Self-Instructional module - accepted
strategy for self-learning and
enhancing the knowledge.
• It refers to self-contained written
material which can be used by the
students for self learning.
 Definition

• “An instructional module is a self

contained and self-sufficient unit of
instruction for the learner to achieve a
set of objectives.”
Purpose of SIM
• To feed relevant knowledge to the
students on a topic
From multiple angles
By providing proper quality
material.
 1. Self-
explanatory

6. Self- 2. Self-
learning contained

Characteristics
of SIM

5. Self- 3. Self-
evaluating directional

4. Self-
Motivating
Development of Self-Learning Modules

Preparatory
phase

Implementation
phase

Evaluation phase
Development of Self-Learning Modules

Preparatory phase: Refers to

input - baseline information for
construction of learning
materials. collection of data -
regarding target groups, their
characteristics, job
responsibilities and learning
needs.
Development of Self-Learning Modules

Implementation phase:
Refers to the process -
Comprising the program.
Definition, preparation,
production, dissemination,
assessment, monitoring of
activity and utilization of
instructional material.
Development of Self-Learning Modules

Evaluation phase: Process

of arriving of all aspects of
the trained performance.
This information provides
concrete and precise idea of
developing a SIM.
 Components of Module
1. Single concept topic
2. Behavioral objectives
3.Pretest: Usually, but not
always.
4. Learning activities.
5. Self evaluations.
6. Post tests.
 ADVANTAGES LIMITATIONS

• Self – paced1 • Not suitable for

• Stimulates learners with
learning visual and
• Provides time hearing deficits
to reflect and or low literacy
review skills
• Continuous • Requires
feedback motivation
 ADVANTAGES LIMITATIONS

• Can be easily • Not beneficial for

mastered in procrastinators
specified time (postponers)
frame • Can induce
• Learners may boredom
skip ahead to • Low teacher -
more advanced student
material interaction
• Cost effective
and consistent
Self-Instructional Module (SIM) - Example
• Self – Instructional module (SIM) consists of
• Unit - I • Anatomy and physiology of chest
• Meaning of chest tube drainage • Indications of
chest tube drainage • Signs and symptoms of
Pneumothorax .
• Unit – II • Mechanisms and principles involved in
chest tube drainage.
• Unit – III Assess the patient before chest tube
insertion. • Provide care during insertion of chest
tube. • Manage a patient with chest tube drainage
and prevent complication. • Provide care during
removal of chest tubes.
Self-instructional module on Cardiac
Rehabilitation
• Definition
• Objectives
• Principles and components of cardiac
rehabilitation in post-MI patients.