Self-instruction strategy is a self-regulation strategy that students can
use to manage themselves as learners and direct their own behaviour while
learning (Graham & Reid, 1992). It is a strategy by which
students self-tutor and self-monitor themselves.
Characteristics of self instructional modules
Self-learning materials are designed based on learning theories, to a
large extent on the basis of an eclectic approach combining behaviouristic,
cognitive, and constructivist learning theories.
Self-Explanatory: The self-learning materials are written in a way that does not
require any intermediary (teacher) to explain the content. This means, the
content is written in simple language and in small chunks to help distance
learners assimilate the content by reading and working through the
instructions.
Self-Contained: The self-learning materials are prepared in such a
way that the distance learners normally do not require additional materials to
learn the concepts/ subject matter.
Self-Directed: As distance learners study in isolation, it is
important that the self-learning materials are designed in a way that provides
necessary directions to the learners to study and progress. This is done in the
self-learning materials by using a variety of techniques including the use of
hints, notes, graphics (icons) and explicit directions on how to do, what to do
and what is expected of the learner.
Self-Motivating: One of the major roles of a teacher in the
face-to-face education system is to motivate and encourage the learners towards
study and research.
Self-Evaluating:. The self-evaluating characteristics of distance
learning materials envisage that the distance learners use the learning
material in an active manner. Learning activeness is the key, where use of
in-text questions, self-assessment questions, unit-end exercises, reflective
action-based activities and feedback all play significant roles.
Adapted from Self Learning Materials…by Tumbaach
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What
is self instruction?
https://sdlmi.ku.edu/m11-content-and-strategies-1/
For
Specimen self instructional module please view:
http://arcmit01.uncw.edu/hpl0346/links/food_pyramid_mod.pdf
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