Teaching Resources Guide

A practical stakeholder guide for curating, deploying and sustaining teaching resources — aligned with Six‑Pack School Reform & Teaching Design.

Why Teaching Resources Matter

Good resources amplify teaching design: they make lessons accessible, interactive, and relevant. Resources bridge pedagogy and practice — helping teachers deliver the vision of learner‑centred, activity‑driven classrooms.

Types of Teaching Resources

P
Print Resources
Textbooks, workbooks, laminated charts, flashcards — essential for foundational learning and low‑tech contexts.
D
Digital Resources
E‑books, videos, interactive lessons, LMS content and curated playlists — valuable for blended learning.
O
Open Educational Resources (OER)
Free, modifiable resources that can be localized and re‑used — cost‑effective and adaptable.
M
Manipulatives & Kits
Hands‑on tools (math sets, science kits, art supplies) that enable active, inquiry‑based learning.
A
Assessment Tools
Rubrics, formative assessment banks, exit tickets, and digital quizzes that support feedback and progress tracking.
C
Community & External Assets
Guest speakers, community projects, local museum access — resources beyond the classroom that add relevance.

Selection Criteria — What Stakeholders Should Consider

  • 1
    Alignment: Does this resource match curriculum goals and desired competencies?
  • 2
    Accessibility: Is it available offline/low‑bandwidth? Is it inclusive for learners with diverse needs?
  • 3
    Adaptability: Can teachers localize and modify the content?
  • 4
    Cost & Sustainability: Total cost of ownership, consumables, and maintenance.
  • 5
    Evidence: Is there research or pilot data showing impact?

Curation & Management

Central Repository
Create a searchable digital catalog (LMS or shared drive) with tags for subject, grade, language and pedagogy.
Version Control & Localization
Track edits, date stamps and local adaptations to ensure accountability and quality.
Teacher Contribution Model
Recognize and reward teachers who share lesson plans, videos and classroom-tested activities.

Deployment & Teacher Support

Onboarding Workshops
Short, practical training sessions that show teachers how to use the resource in real lessons.
Micro‑learning & Just‑in‑Time Help
Short videos, tip sheets and teacher forums for quick troubleshooting and idea sharing.
Peer Observation & Coaching
Use lesson study and coaching cycles to embed new resources into practice with feedback loops.

Budgeting, Procurement & Sustainability

Plan total cost of ownership: procurement, shipping, storage, consumables, training, and maintenance. Consider mixed models — a combination of OER, low-cost vendors, and community partnerships often yields the best sustainability.

  • Negotiate multi-year contracts for kits and digital licenses.
  • Prioritise reusable and locally-sourced materials.
  • Build a repair & replacement schedule for physical kits.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Multilingual Resources
Provide translations and culturally-relevant examples for diverse student populations.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Ensure resources present information in multiple ways and offer varied means of student expression.
Assistive Technologies
Include screen readers, alternative input options and enlarged print where needed.

Measuring Impact

Track resource use and outcomes: teacher adoption rates, student engagement indicators, formative assessment gains, and qualitative teacher feedback. Use simple dashboards to inform decisions and scale successful resources.

Quick Implementation Checklist

  1. Map curriculum gaps and priority resource needs.
  2. Identify low-cost/high-impact OER and pilot them.
  3. Create a central catalog and onboarding materials.
  4. Run short teacher workshops and coaching cycles.
  5. Measure impact and iterate every term.

Recommended Starting Resources (Examples)

Open lesson banks
Curate subject- and grade-specific lesson sequences teachers can adapt.
Low-cost science kits
Simple, reusable experiments that teach inquiry and the scientific method.
Formative assessment packs
Exit tickets, question banks and quick rubrics for daily checks.

Final Note for Stakeholders

Teaching resources are investments in people and practice. When selected, curated, and supported well, they accelerate teaching design and make the Six‑Pack School Reform tangible in classrooms. Start small, pilot smart, and scale what works.