Guide to creating self-learning materials

Part I discusses theories and concepts related to autotutorial instruction as a learning method. Chapter 1 introduces the basics of communication and presents a communication model that helps to explain what happens during information transfer, while chapter 2 contains a brief history of self-study theory, the evolution, and design of this methodology. Chapter 3 continues with a more detailed discussion of adult education. Chapter 4 highlights both old concepts of learning and the theory of whole brain learning, and chapter 5 explains various learning styles. Part II is task-oriented. Chapters 6 through 11 explain how to create autotutorial packages, covering performance and instructional objectives, script, visuals, and tape development, feedback and evaluation, and typical problems and shortcuts. Chapter 12 discusses how autotutorial programs are to be managed. The guide itself is designed for self-study. Each chapter contains objectives, topics to learn, and self-evaluation exercises to measure progress. Lessons are written in a conversational tone and contain drawings and written information to be read in sequence. (Author abstract, modified)