Unit 13

Developing, Using, and Organizing Resources in a

Specialist Area

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Contents
Presentation......................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Explain the purpose of resources in learning and teaching...................................................3
2.3 Analyze how theories, principles, and models of inclusive curriculum design can be used
to inform resource development in own specialist area..................................................................3
3.1 Explain ways in which resources can be classified and stored..............................................4
Report Writing.................................................................................................................................5
Introduction..................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of specific resources from their specialist area in meeting
individual learning needs...............................................................................................................5
2.1 Analyzing principles of resource Design...............................................................................6
2.2 Evaluate sources that inform resource development in own specialist area..........................6
2.4 Analyse ways in which resources can be adapted to enable an inclusive approach in own
specialist area................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Review ways of sharing resources with other learning professionals...................................8
Portfolio...........................................................................................................................................9
2.5 Design resources, including those that involve new and emerging technologies, to engage
and meet the individual needs of learners in own specialist area....................................................9
2.6 Employ resources to engage and meet the individual needs of learners in their specialist
area.............................................................................................................................................10
5.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of own design and use of resources to engage and meet the
individual needs of learners in their specialist area........................................................................11
5.2 Identify own strengths and areas for improvement about development and use of resources
in own specialist area..................................................................................................................12
5.3 Plan opportunities to improve their skills in the development and use of resources in their
specialist area.............................................................................................................................13
Academic Poster............................................................................................................................13
4.1 Review legal requirements and responsibilities relating to the development and use of
resources.....................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Analyze the implications of intellectual property rights and copyright for the development
and use of resources...................................................................................................................14
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................15
References......................................................................................................................................16
Presentation
1.1 Explain the purpose of resources in learning and teaching
Teaching and learning is a collaborative effort to create an atmosphere providing necessary
resources and support to foster learning. Required teaching and learning resources can play a
vital role in effective and efficient learning and teaching (Jordan, 2017). They made the lesson
easy to deliver and understand by using such tools and techniques. The purpose of different
teaching and learning resources such as teaching approach, tools, equipment, participation,
interactive learning, teaching methods, simulation, skills and knowledge, and support are as
below:

♦ Helps teacher to design and develop learning contents such as using an online learning
platform
♦ Foster effective delivery of lectures such as using PowerPoint, projector, etc.
♦ Extend help to make the pupils understand the lessons (Mayer, 2013).
♦ Enhances and foster the in-depth learning and theoretical knowledge of teaching
♦ Makes the learning viable, acceptable, and enjoyable both to the teacher and students
with physical resources, and using animation, pictures, graphs, etc.
♦ A friendly teaching approach helps to understand and reflect the needs and interests of
students in designing curriculum and delivering a lecture.
♦ Such resources emphasize students' interest and thus ensure maximum participation of
students (Schein, 2017, Reed, et al., 2019).
♦ Using these resources helps ensure student engagement, value generation, and so on.
♦ Student appraisal and feedback can be possible and easy by using such resources for
teaching and learning. For example- online learning assessments, grading system, etc.

2.3 Analyze how theories, principles, and models of inclusive curriculum design can
be used to inform resource development in own specialist area
As a lecturer of the English language, following teaching and learning theories, principles, and
models helps to inform resource development.
Learning principles: teaching and learning principles refers to the deliberate active participation
of learners, mostly related to their interest. Moreover, inclusive learning refers to the interactive
learning mechanism within the organization (Miles, 2014). For example to design such a
curriculum all the students must be treated equally, fairly, and eliminate all types of
discrimination such as gender equality, race, and ethnicity for proper engagement, etc.

Re-enforcing learning theories: this concept refers to the identification of needs and interests.
Thus teachers and learners have a close connection and interaction to fulfill such need of
learning and teaching. This theory also suggests that identification and mitigating the
backwardness of students on the way of learning with appraisal, feedback, and support (Wilson,
2015).

Need hierarchy: Need hierarchy contents the different level of needs and individual faces during
teaching and learning process such physiological, safety, social, esteem and self-actualization,
etc. different needs at different level indicates which resources are required and be most
appropriate for effective teaching and learning (Schein, 2017, Reed, et al., 2019).

Virtual learning platform: this method helps to get ubiquity in teaching and learning by
decreasing the physical distance and real-time meeting. Students from home and abroad can
attend at their convenience using such a platform. For example, to foster such learning which
resources are required and effective is determined.

3.1 Explain ways in which resources can be classified and stored

Teaching and learning resources is a crucial tool for effective learning and teaching. Both
physical and intellectual resources can be classified. The feature, characteristics, and relevance
of data and resources which foster creativity and learning. For delivering a lecture on English
language resources can be-

Physical resources: such as classroom, whiteboard, marker, projector, audio, and visual
arrangement, etc.

Intellectual resources: basic understanding and knowledge of the core area of contents and
subjects

Resources can be stored for future use by adapting the following ways-
Information technology: such as online learning and teaching platform, internet, device, free
access to information, and data, question and answer session of scholar online (Miles, 2014).

Physical resources: keeping and managing space, ensuring access and use of every student,
equipment for creativity and exercise for the students for better teaching and learning initiatives,
arrangement for protection of students data, and information from unwanted and fraudulent use.

Report Writing
Introduction
Effective education, learning, and teaching mostly rely on the effective and efficient use of
physical, intellectual resources to meet the needs of individual learners. For better planning and
design of such resources the principles, legal requirements, etc. needs to be put into prime
consideration.

1.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of specific resources from their specialist area
in meeting individual learning needs
For inclusive curriculum development, various resources are used. For delivering lectures on the
English language and meeting individual learning needs, I will do the following-

o Assessing and developing the required skill: Better plan requires understanding the
learner properly. To meet the learner's needs, as a teacher I have to assess the students
properly. For example, what is their needs, expectation, target, and capacity to adapt the
resources, etc.?
o Matching the abilities and methods of learner: after that necessary arrangement needs to
be adopted for such resources (Mayer, 2013). For effective learning and involvement, the
current skills and abilities need to be upgraded by orientation, training, and introduction.
Thus, students get acquainted with the methods and techniques of such advanced
methods.
o Setting and support for attaining target bars: students having challenges is likely to
learn more. Hence, as a teacher, it is the duty to set such targets and provide necessary
support and assistance to acquire them (Miles, 2014).
 o Use of technology: designing resources must be adhered to and in consideration of
advanced technology. For example, to design physical resources, technology must be
adjusted and supportive. Such as arranging an online presentation for international
students must ensure all the resources supportive and available.

The use of the above resources can foster the way for creating an environment of better
communication, collaboration, exchange of ideas, and thoughts.

2.1 Analyzing principles of resource Design

Teaching and learning resources must be designed under the consideration of all the stakeholders
such as the teacher and the students. Moreover, resources must be set and designed in a way so
that the rights of all stakeholders can be preserved properly. Hence, the aims, objectives of the
organization, and needs of students should have a proper reflection in the resource design plan.
Besides, the following principles must be considered.

❖ Health and safety measurement: the resource and equipment set must be friendly to
ensure an atmosphere of effective teaching and learning. Hence, the resource must not be
hazardous and injurious for the health and safety of students. Such as safety for utility
used such as gas and electricity. Encryption and data protection for student’s information,
etc.
❖ Reflecting the needs of learners: the resources design principle must reflect the objectives
of the teaching and aim, needs of the learner (Miles, 2014). Students need to be assessed
before designing such resources. For example, the teacher must assess what is the needs
and interest area of learners including the contents of learning.
❖ Objective and target-oriented: designing the curriculum and teaching contents and
targets from the students, resources need to be designed. For that objective oriented
budget can be conducted in this regard.
❖ Quality and content: teaching and learning contents are also reflected by the design of
resources. For example, for presentation and fieldwork students must have a projector,
microphone, and access to the internet with a good flow of data and information.
2.2 Evaluate sources that inform resource development in own specialist area
For better teaching and learning, various sources can inform the development of learning
resources in delivering lectures on the English language. Some of the sources are depicted
below:

▪ Grooming students and library: To get informed of developing resources, the decision-
maker must understand the trends and patterns of changes of the teaching profession
including the methods, techniques, and tools of learning (Schein, 2017). For that creative
and advanced ideas may be generated by students grooming and brainstorming.
Moreover, the library is another source of such ideas.
▪ Access to the internet and information: Browsing different sources, networks, and
information can provide ideas of the current market of education, new theories, and
practices, teaching and learning methods, etc.
▪ Link with specialist and professional bodies of subject area: Professional bodies and
specialists may generate effective ways and concepts to develop resources (Sadik, 2018).
Moreover, they can generate and analyze the trends and patterns of learners and easily
solve problems associate with resource development.
▪ Journals, articles, and periodicals: Recent study and research on education and effective
learning can reveal the reason for ineffective teachers, provide suggestions and solutions
for the development of resources in education and learning (Miles, 2014).

Besides, except for the above sources the decision-maker and teacher can use their experience,
intuition, ideas, and thoughts to solve the problem on the way of effective learning and get
crucial ideas necessary for better teaching and learning initiatives.

2.4 Analyse ways in which resources can be adapted to enable an inclusive

approach in own specialist area
For effecting teaching and learning I have introduced different methods to meet the needs and
expectations of students. Such as:

1) Verbal and body language adaptation: To know and understand what the students desire
and require, as a teacher I learned the native language of international students and body
 language to understand them well. Thus, I think I will be able to trace the body language
in class and deliver the content according to their interest (Sadik, 2018).
2) Paper-based materials: Based on the ability, adaptability, and sensibility of students, I
keep the record so that I can provide appropriate counseling, feedback, support, and
therapy.
3) Emphasis on visualization: To highlights the main points of contents, make the focus
area more visible, and long-term impact of learning I usually use a color pen, highlighter,
marker, and pictorial presentation to foster an inclusive learning approach (Kitch, 2010).
4) Web-based learning platform: Conventional teaching and learning pattern has changed
radically. Now students are mostly exposed to the internet, communication, and wide
availability of data and information for learning. For an inclusive learning approach, the
conventional pattern must be changed. For that web-based and online learning should be
introduced.

Adapting the above resources, inclusive learning can be accelerated to a great extend for better
and effective teaching and learning (Schein, 2017, Reed, et al., 2019).

3.2 Review ways of sharing resources with other learning professionals

In this digital platform of learning and teaching, different departments and professionals share
resources or use collaboratively with each other. This sharing method facilitates easy knowledge
sharing in the field of teaching.

a) Training and development: in house training and development can foster the sharing of
inclusive resources, such as intellectual capital, physical resources, etc. thus, the
professional capacity also increases to a great extent.
 Figure-01, Learning Culture by resources sharing, source: (Schein, 2017)
b) Communication and networking: with online and offline communication and
networking the resources can be shared with other professionals. Under these methods, a
wide array of ideas, thoughts, and concepts is interchanged with each other. Thus, they
can enrich themselves with sharing ideas and thoughts. For example, we can learn from
other educational institutions via seminars, meetings, and other means.
c) Database and resources: using the internet and digital technologies, one can easily get
access to the database of other institutions (Jordan, 2017). Thus, the resources can easily
be exchanged with other professionals. For example, as a teacher, we can get to know the
teaching methods of other institutes and let them learn our methods too by this means of
sharing.
d) Internal common user interface: most of the organization has its database and storage.
They can share their resources by making them available for common users of
professionals. For example, introducing a common e-mail domain for tactics and methods
of teaching and learning between or among organizations.

Sharing resources accelerate and facilitate the favorable learning atmosphere with the creation,
generation, ideas, thoughts, better understanding students need, etc.

Portfolio
2.5 Design resources, including those that involve new and emerging technologies,
to engage and meet the individual needs of learners in own specialist area
In the field of teaching the English language, to design the most effective teaching and learning
contents, the learners can be groomed with the resources designed below:

Required Resources Learners Need Methods of teaching

Access to the database, Engaging international students, Mentorship, brainstorming,
communication, enable them to distance to teach idea generation, and
mentorship, computer, (Wilson, 2015). consultation with a specialist
internet.
Physical classroom, Students keen to exposure, need Traditional class,
PowerPoint and social interaction, and assignment, quiz,
projector collaboration (Miles, 2014). assessment, and evaluation,
etc.
Training on using digital To increase the usability and Digital literacy, and
equipment digital literacy of students orientation.

and technology such as

a
computer, mobile, etc.
Education material like To meet the needs of the Physically providing
handouts, textbooks, availability of educational materials (Kitch, 2010)
case materials to all.
studies, etc.
Record materials of To meet the expectation of Audio and video recording
learning contents such learners who missed physical of educational contents.
as Audio and video classes
recordings
A sample of resource used: A quiz test
Weekly Quiz Test
Course: English Language & Literature
Student Name:
ID:
SL Statements True False
01 English language has been introduce by American.
02 William Shakespeare was a famous poet of England.
03 ‘I have a dream’ was written by Barak Hosen Obama.
04 1060-1500 was termed as middle English period.
05 Macbeth was a villain character created by William Shakespeare
06 Cleopatra was the queen of ancient Egypt
07 To daffodils was written by Thomas Herrick
08 Ford William college was established to teach English in Asia.
09 Dr. Faustus was written in modern English period
10 “Like a bird’ is an example of metaphor
2.6 Employ resources to engage and meet the individual needs of learners in
own specialist area
SL Required Resources Meeting learners Need
01 Access to the To ensure the availability of information resources a central
database, database can be developed which will include all the necessary
communication, information of students with privacy and confidentiality.
mentorship, computer, Moreover, free access to information and a common user
internet. interface can be developed where all students can get the
 necessary information when needed (Sadik, 2018).
02 Physical classroom, This will satisfy the needs of the conventional class,
PowerPoint collaboration, and interaction. Moreover, to exercise creativity
and exposure there needs to ensure adequate facilities such as
and projector
projector, PowerPoint, etc.
03 Training on using This method will boost computer literacy, students will learn
digital equipment and how to browse different information online to fulfill their
technology such as interest availing information, proper understanding concepts
a and thoughts, fostering education, and research (Wilson, 2015).
computer, mobile, etc.
04 Education material To satisfy the needs of physical contents and materials for
like proper learning and teaching (Schein, 2017, Reed, et al., 2019).

handouts, textbooks,
case
studies, etc.
05 Record materials of Sometimes students may fail to attend classes but this means of
learning contents teaching will help a great extend to mitigate the losses. Thus
such as Audio and learning can be enabled to keep in touch in a continuous
video learning process (Mayer, 2013).
recordings

Students engagement approaches

Engagement Description Time
Methods
Group work Students are divided into groups of 5-6 members. Each 10.00-10.30
group is given a unique topic to discuss for 1 minutes. Sunday
After that they are assigned to prepare a poster
presentation. Thus, students are made engaged to the
class.
Leading team Students are assigned to make a team of 10 students and 10.00-11.00
a team representative is also selected to guide and lead Monday
the team to complete different given assignment each
week.
Field Visit In every month students will be assigned practical 10.00-12.00
mandatory field visit to gather knowledge on historical Last
importance on English language and literature. It also Thursday of
helps to acquire in-depth knowledge and accelerate month
interest to learn more about the lesson.
5.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of own design and use of resources to engage and
meet the individual needs of learners in own specialist area
Most of the cases teacher and student differences widen due to the absence of a favorable
learning environment. Designing and using the above resources definitely will create such an
atmosphere of sharing ideas, thoughts, knowledge, and concepts and collaborate solutions of the
problem in the ways of effective learning (Jordan, 2017). Moreover, the use of the digital
platform for learning will foster the creation and generation of knowledge. Designing such
resources will enable learning in the community and help the learner in the following manner-

Figure-02, Community Learning, source: (Schein, 2017, Reed, et al., 2019).

5.2 Identify own strengths and areas for improvement about development and use
of resources in own specialist area
For delivering lectures on the English language, as a lecturer, I have the following strengths to
capitalize and weakness which needed quick concentration for improvement.
 Knowledge
Clear on psychology & begavior of learners
understanding of concepts

Strength s as a Lecturer Literarcy of

Advanced technology

Orientation to Well
specialist, mentors, counseling
designed
and guidance
teaching contents and resources

Figure-03, Strengths for resource development, source: (Miles, 2014).

After analyzing SWOT, the potential weakness will reveal. To grab the opportunities and provide
better education following areas need to be improved.

Figure-04, Areas of improvement, source: (Mayer, 2013).

5.3 Plan opportunities to improve own skills in the development and use of
resources in own specialist area
Intellectual capital is the most crucial factor in designing teaching and learning strategies. The
skills and abilities of both the teachers and the student need to be updated to adopt any changes
 in learning and to cope with the changing methods. For optimal use of resources in the field of
teaching following opportunities can reveal prospects to create a better learning environment.

Orientation,
Training & Development

Skill Audit &

Observation &
Technological Literacy
Evaluation

Internet,
Intranet & Virtual learning platform Planning Opportunities Research &
Development

Knowledge
Group, &
Management & Retention Strategy
collaborative learning

Counseling,
mentoring, & Support

Figure-05, Planning opportunities for skill improvement, source: (Schein, 2017)

The above figure indicates the opportunities for the development of skills and abilities in a
specialized area such as teaching the English language. This opportunity includes the training
and development, internal audit, and another controlling mechanism, mentoring, and technical
support to enable an atmosphere of sharing ideas, thoughts, and knowledge for better teaching
and learning.
 Academic Poster

4.1 Review legal requirements and

Data Protection Act, 1998: the learning
responsibilities relating to the development
environment strictly follows the data
and use of resources
protection act which refers to collecting,
In the process of development and use of
preserving, accessing, and use of data from
resources, some legal provisions need to be
both the teachers and students. Under this
considered which is designed to protect the
act the digital fraudulence such as
rights and ensure proper obligation of duties and
plagiarism, cyber vandalism, etc. can be
responsibilities. Some of such legislation is
prevented. For example, to ensure the
depicted below:
implication of such an act, our institution has
developed an internal data protection policy
Figure-05, Legal Requirement, source:
last year (Schein, 2017).
(Sadik, 2018).
Equality Act, 2010: Under this act, all the
Copyright, Design, and Patents Act, 1988: This
students require to be treated equally.
acts to protect the creative and innovative work
Students must be entitled to fair treatment
of an individual. Such an act also protects the
in assessment, evaluation by the teacher.
privacy of data and information of students.
The age, race, gender, ethnicity, all need to
Anyone can't use the innovation work without
be kept aside in proper reflection of such
prior concern. So, the development and uses of
act. For example, in the evaluation, I always
resources are covered under this provision
ensure gender equality to create and ensure
(Jordan, 2017). For example, new learning and
friendly and positive learning and teaching
teaching methods cannot be altered and used
environment.
because of protection and follow such an act.

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4.2 Analyze the implications of
intellectual property rights and copyright Figure-06, Areas of Intellectual
for the development and use of resources property rights, source: (Jordan,
2017)
The term intellectual property refers to the Copyrights: the legal term that is used to
creation and innovation of artistic, literary, and protect and describe the rights of creator
scientific work of individuals and organizations. and author especially their literary and
In the field of teaching, intellectual property can artistic work. For example, the book,
be teaching methods, advanced ways of using article, journal, pictures, music, paintings,
resources, innovation, and creation of ideas and film, drawings, and sculpture.
thoughts by brainstorming, grooming, and
consultancy with an expert.
Intellectual property rights: the intellectual
resources covers the mental activity of thinking,
generating creative and innovative ideas and
thoughts, discovering new and reliable ways to
solve a particular problem. Development and
managing human capital requires special
protection mechanism which is ensured by
intellectual property rights (Mayer, 2013). For
example, the innovative and creative ideas and
thoughts and most effective methods of
teaching can be prevented by the protection of
intellectual property rights. Such as patent,
licensing, copyrights, etc. to prevent such
infringement.

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Conclusion
Teaching and learning are closely correlated with each other. Proper design and use of resources
with consideration all aspects such as legal, principle, etc. can ensure better learning
opportunities in the long run.

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