Incorporating Teaching-Learning Materials in Instruction: Perspectives of Special Educators in Bangladesh
Md. Adnan Nadiv1 Nosrat Jahan Ormi2 Md. Tahmid Anjum Nishat3
1 Lecturer, Department of Education, Proyash Institute of Special Education and Research (PISER) 2 Senior Lecturer, Department of Education, Proyash Institute of Special Education and Research (PISER) 3 Part-Time Faculty Member, IER, University of Dhaka
PISER JOURNAL | Volume 2 | Issue 1 | 2025
Abstract
Teaching-learning materials are considered as a valuable tool for effective instructional practice in responding to the diverse needs of the students. This mixedmethod study aimed to understand the current condition and challenges of the usage of teaching-learning materials by the special educators in the context of Bangladesh. A total of 101 special educators across the country were selected as research participants in quantitative part of the study. In qualitative part, 15 special educators were selected. Survey and in-depth interview were utilized to extract the data. The survey questionnaire was developed and adapted with the light of previous study and interview questions were developed aligning with research objectives and with the understanding of previous relevant research. Survey data was analyzed by descriptive statistical analysis and interview data was analyzed by thematic analysis technique. Result indicated teachers’ interest and positive mindset in using teaching materials in the classroom in several areas such as a tool for effective teaching and assessment, ensuring effective learning environment and professional capacity enhancement. Besides, some challenges were also explored from the experiences of the special educators in the context of developing and utilizing the teaching materials. The study findings can be implicated in policy practice to promote special educators’ professional development and also in arranging necessary means to provide teaching learning materials in the class.
Keywords: Teaching-Learning Materials, Special Educators, Instructional Practices, Learner Diversity, Bangladesh Context.
