QM 4.5 A variety of instructional materials is used in the course. (Very Important)
- Gina Persichini
Using a variety of instructional materials in a course is a highly effective teaching strategy that caters to diverse learning preferences, enhances engagement, and provides a comprehensive approach to education. Different students have different learning preferences including visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic. By incorporating a range of materials, a course can better engage all students and support their individual learning processes.
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Specific Review Standard 4.5 is met if at least one out of three of the following types of variety are present in the course:
Variety of types (i.e., different types of media used to deliver content).
Different perspectives and different representations of ideas.
Non-stereotypical representations of persons or demographic groups.
Additional elements to look for:
Multiple means of representation are offered for materials provided.
If appropriate for the content, a mix of text, images, and video are used to approach it in different ways.
Lack of variety can refer to whether all materials come from a narrow range of publishers or only from the instructor, etc.
Instructional materials highlight different views (diverse voices) on the course subject.
Images or representations in course materials show variety and/or avoid promoting stereotypes.
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