1. Development of Self Learning Material (SLM)
Ashish K. Awadhiya
Asst. Director (T&D),
IUC, IGNOU

2. What is SLM Predominant form in ODL learner-centered materials
With inbuilt Teacher

3. Characteristics of SLM
Self-Explanatory Self-Contained Self-Directed Self-Motivating Self-Evaluating Self-Learning

4. Textbooks Vs SLM Textbooks Self-Learning Materials Assume interest
Arouse interest
Written mainly for teacher use
Written primarily for Learner use
Do not indicate study time
Give estimates of study time
Designed for a wider market
Designed for a particular learner group
Rarely state aims and objectives
Always give aims and objectives
Structured for teachers and
specialists
Structured according to the need of
learners
Little or no self-assessment
Major emphasis on self-assessment

5. Developing a Unit Structure Makes the study material accessible
Unit 1 - (Title of the Unit) Structure 1.0 Objectives 1.1 Introduction 1.2…… 1.2.1…………… …………….. Check your progress/Activities 1.3… ……………… 1.3.3……………… 1.4 Let Us Sum Up 1.5 Glossary 1.6 Suggested Readings Possible answers References
Structure Makes the study material accessible

6. Objectives SMART S - Specific M - Measurable A - Accurate
R - Realistic
T - Time /Testable

7. Components of Objectives
Conditions (Situation)-Condition under which the behavior will occur
Performance (Action)-Behavior is described in observable and measurable terms (by using a verb)
Standards (Level)-Expected level or standard for successful performance
Standard of Objective depends on the level of the learners

8. Terminology for Objectives
Descriptive verbs: define, describe, explain, list, select, state, etc.
Discriminative verbs: compare, differentiate, identify, summarize, illustrate, outline, separate, select etc.
Motor performance verbs: type, draw, measure, etc

9. Examples of Objectives
After reading this unit you will be able to write the unit for SLM
After going through this unit, you should be able to explain characteristics of SLM.

10. Introduction Explains the content being discussed
Relates the unit and also with the existing knowledge of the learners.
should be brief to provide adequate help to the learners in starting their study.

11. Introduction components
Structural part
Backward and forward linkages
Thematic part
Overview of the main concepts to be discussed
Builds communication with learners
Guidance part
Study guide and requirements such as time, special activities, back/cross references, equipment, books, etc
How to achieve the objectives
Motivation role-How it is going to help

12. Main Body Thematic Content Illustrations/ photos/Diagrams/Graphics
Tables/Charts
SAQs/Activities

13. Content… Small steps Logical arrangement Ordering the content
Personalized style
Language
Illustrations
Assessment

14. Organization of Content
known to the unknown
Simple to complex
Concrete to abstract
Particular to general

15. Language of Content Simple and clear sentences Simple vocabulary
One idea in one paragraph
Interactive and personalized
Humor
who is the learner?

16. Activities.. Writing, Thinking, Doing
In-text Self-Assessment Questions
Exercises
Activities

17. Examples of Activities
Describe the functioning of kidney.
Why has a course writer to avoid long answer questions as self-check questions in the SLM?
Prepare a list of 10 plants that are found in your surroundings.

18. Ending of the Unit… Lets Sum up
Summarize/ Recapitulation important points
Motivate for further learning