In this chapter we will outline guidelines to produce effective
teaching materials and highlight some of the pitfalls to avoid.
All medical teachers should use a system to design instructional
materials which create the right conditions for learning.
When we think of teaching materials we usually think of lecture
notes and handouts but in today’s world, we also need to think
of simulation, study guides and Virtual Learning Environments
(VLEs). In relation to the purpose and context of teaching
materials, we also need to consider how to effectively support the
independent learner.