What is a benefit of developing your own resource packets for your course?
You are able to put current material in the resource packets each time you teach the course, so the material is always relevant.
Developing your own resource packets offers numerous benefits for both the teacher and the students. This process leads to more intentional teaching and allows for greater adaptability than using Prepact, “One – Size – Fits-all” materials.
Benefits for students:
Customized learning: a teacher can tailor content to meet students' unique interests, abilities, and needs The material can also be adjusted to align with current events or local context to make learning more relevant and engaging.
Increased engagement: The intentional design can make learning more engaging and interactive, which is particularly helpful for visual and kinesthetic learners. This includes a variety of media, such as video or hands-on activities, that can keep students' attention better than relying on a single textbook.
Enhanced Organization: The Package served as a structured and organized portfolio of all materials for a unit, including handouts, notes, and rubrics. This helps students keep track of assignments and easily reference passwords, which is especially beneficial for students with accommodations.
Clear expectations: A well-designed packet clearly outlines the expectations and goals for a unit. Just transparency helps students understand the instructional process, what is expected of them, and how to stay on track.
Improved outcomes: By providing targeted support and materials that align with Lear objectives come custom packets can lead to higher student achievement and test scores.
Benefits for the teacher’s intentional planning:
a. Control and flexibility:
b. Long resource accountability and preparation:
c. Reduce grading and paperwork:
