The Design and Production of Self-instructional Materials

Designed to help those who are planning to produce open or flexible learning materials, particularly trainers who must work on their own with little support or encouragement. All aspects of the design and production of materials is examined, including the role of audio and video cassettes.

Fred Lockwood

Preface - how the guidelines were developed and refined; ways for using the guidelines for individual or group use; presentations of sections; distinctive features of self-instructional material; resources and constraints; learner profile; content and approach; sequence and structure; access devices - aims and objectives and competences; student learning activities; student workload; models of material production; guidelines for commenting on drafts; designing guidelines of your own.