Instruction Sheets

Learning Objectives: 

After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:

1.      identify the types of instruction sheet in a CBLM;

2.     discuss guidelines in developing the instruction sheet;

Types of Instruction Sheets

Since instruction sheet is designed to guide  the  trainee  on  the  different things to be done to learn a unit of  competency,  different  instruction sheets will be required for different learning activities.

1.      Information Sheet

2.     Task Sheet

3.     Operation Sheet

4.    Job Sheet

We will discuss these sheets in detail as go on.

Guidelines in Developing Instructions Sheet

·        Use language that is straight forward and is easily understood by the trainees for whom the material is intended. Define new terms, and do not use words or phrases that are unusual or ambiguous.

·        Supplement the words with illustrations, pictures and diagrams for greater clarity.

·        Give specific directions that are clear and concise. Carefully think through the sequence of directions.

·        Limit each instruction sheet to one to ten sheets of paper if possible, but avoid overcrowding the page.

·        Separate the various items, points, or paragraphs by spacing, by numbers, letters or bullets.

·        Develop a uniform format for all instruction sheets so trainees can easily find the desired information. Space the various divisions of the

sheet – such as title, purpose, illustrations and text – to produce an easily to read and attractive documents.

·        Using underlining to emphasize or to distinguish between headings, subheadings, and content.

·        Be consistent in the use of terminology to avoid confusion.

·        Include only relevant information. Avoid filling the sheet with irrelevant or unnecessary information, no matter how fascinating it may seem.