Benue State University, Makurdi

IMPROVISATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN 21 ST CENTURY FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

Paul Agbade Olofu and Olabisi Toyin Adeyeye

Abstract

To achieve effective teaching and learning process especially in tertiary institutions there is the need for the use of relevant instructional materials. And when the materials are not available and or adequate irrespective of the reasons, there is need for lecturers and or students to improvise in order to reduce abstract learning and enhance students’ understanding and retention of what is being taught. This work therefore, focused on improvisation of instructional materials in 21 st century for effective teaching and learning in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This paper explored in details the concepts of improvisation and improvised instructional materials. Also discussed were the types of improvisation, the rationale for improvisation of instruction materials, relevance of improvisation to teaching and learning and factors that affect improvisation of instructional materials. Conclusion was also offered.

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