Assessment of Instructional Materials in Technology for Teaching and Learning: Basis for an Enhanced Instructional Materials Development

This study assessed instructional materials in the Technology for Teaching and Learning course as a basis for enhanced instructional materials development at President Ramon Magsaysay State University, Philippines. Specifically, it evaluated instructional materials in terms of content quality and curriculum alignment, digital instructional material design and creativity, interactivity and learner engagement, accessibility and inclusivity, and evaluation, revision, and continuous improvement. A descriptive-survey research design was employed, involving faculty-respondents selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and analysis of variance to examine differences in respondents’ assessments according to their demographic and professional profiles. Results revealed that the instructional materials were generally assessed positively across all dimensions. Content quality and curriculum alignment received the highest overall assessment, followed by interactivity and learner engagement. Digital instructional material design and creativity, accessibility and inclusivity, and evaluation, revision, and continuous improvement also received positive assessments. The findings indicate that the materials demonstrate relevant content, curricular alignment, learner engagement, and consideration of diverse learning needs. However, improvements are needed in multimedia integration, timely feedback, accessibility for learners with limited internet connectivity, and systematic evaluation and revision. Analysis of variance generally indicated comparable assessments across demographic and professional groups, although differences were reported in design and creativity according to age and educational attainment. The findings provide a basis for developing enhanced instructional materials that are outcomes-aligned, interactive, accessible, inclusive, and responsive to developments in educational technology, particularly in teaching Physical Education and Health Education.

instructional materials, technology for teaching and learning, curriculum alignment, digital learning, instructional materials development

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