LANGUAGE LEARNING MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT
Title of the Module: Roles and Forms of Materials
Course/Subject: ENGLISH 312
Time Allotment:
INTRODUCTION
Instructional materials are essential tools that help teachers deliver content effectively and
facilitate student learning. These materials serve as the bridge between teacher intention
and learner understanding. Whether digital or print, authentic or artificial, instructional
materials shape the experience of both teaching and learning. Understanding their forms
and roles equips future educators to make informed choices that enrich the classroom
experience.
I. LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this module, learners should be able to:
1. Identify different forms of instructional materials used in learning.
2. Explain the various roles that instructional materials play in the teaching-learning
process.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of different materials in specific teaching contexts.
4. Apply the understanding of materials’ forms and roles by designing a mini-lesson with
appropriate instructional materials.
II. ACTIVITY
Title: "Match Me If You Can!"
Instructions: Match the following instructional material forms with their descriptions and
classroom uses. This can be done individually or in pairs.
Forms:
A. Textbooks
B. Audio-visual Aids
C. Digital Resources
D. Real Objects (Realia)
E. Worksheets
F. Charts and Diagrams
Descriptions:
1. Concrete items used to demonstrate real-life concepts.
2. Printed materials that follow the curriculum content.
3. Paper-based tools used for drills and practice.
4. Electronic tools such as videos, apps, websites.
5. Visual representations to simplify complex information.
6. Combines sound and visual elements for dynamic learning.
III. ANALYSIS
• Which materials do you frequently encounter in your classes?
• How do these materials help you understand the lesson better?
• Are some materials more effective for certain subjects or topics? Why?
IV. ABSTRACTION
A. Forms of Instructional Materials
Instructional materials can take many forms, such as:
- Print-based: textbooks, handouts, modules, and workbooks
- Visual aids: charts, diagrams, posters, infographics
- Audio-visual: videos, recorded lectures, multimedia presentations
- Digital tools: educational apps, learning management systems, e-books
- Manipulatives and realia: objects used for hands-on learning
Each form has specific advantages depending on the context and learner needs.
B. Roles of Instructional Materials
1. Source of Information: Materials serve as a medium for delivering content and facts.
2. Stimulus for Learning: They engage learners through visuals, sounds, or interactivity.
3. Support for Practice: Worksheets, quizzes, and activities allow for skill development.
4. Means of Evaluation: Materials such as rubrics, quizzes, and portfolios assess
understanding.
5. Aid for Communication: Materials help clarify abstract concepts through images,
simulations, or examples.
6. Encouragement of Independent Learning: Digital resources and modules allow students
to explore topics at their own pace.
V. APPLICATION
Task: Design a brief 10–15 minute lesson plan that uses both an authentic and an artificial
material.
Topic: (e.g., ordering food, giving directions, expressing opinions)
Authentic material: (e.g., restaurant menu, online article, video clip)
Artificial material: (e.g., textbook grammar drill, vocabulary worksheet)
How will you use each in your lesson?
VI. ASSESSMENT
Why is using both materials effective for this topic?
1. Which material is best used to present a timeline of historical events?
a. Realia
b. Video
c. Chart
d. Worksheet
2. Which of the following is a role of instructional materials?
a. To replace the teacher
b. To make the classroom colorful
c. To support communication of ideas
d. To entertain the students only
3. When using authentic materials, what is the main advantage?
a. They are easier to grade
b. They reflect real-life use of language
c. They require no preparation
d. They are all in English
4. Which form of material is best when teaching procedures and steps visually?
a. Poster
b. Infographic
c. Audio recording
d. Essay
5. Which of the following is an example of realia?
a. A photograph of a fruit b. An actual fruit c. A drawing of a fruit d. A video about fruit
6. Why are visual aids like diagrams important in teaching?
a. They replace reading b. They encourage guessing c. They help in visualizing abstract
concepts d. They are decorative only
7. Which material is best used to encourage learner autonomy?
a. Printed textbook b. Teacher lecture c. Digital learning app d. Flashcards
8. What is one limitation of using only textbooks?
a. They are interactive b. They are always up-to-date c. They lack variety and real-world
application d. They are free of cost
9. In a classroom with diverse learners, which material form is most flexible?
a. Printed worksheets b. Charts c. Digital tools d. Posters
10. Which of the following is a role of instructional materials?
a. To replace the teacher
b. To make the classroom colorful
c. To support communication of ideas
d. To entertain the students only
Prepared by:
Niño M. Helorentino
Instructor I
