Categories of Resources
In the Core and Additional Learning Resources Lists, there are
several categories of resources that indicate the intended
audience for the use of the resource.
Major Integrated Resource
These are multi-genre comprehensive resources that integrate all
strands of a subject; for example, English language arts (i.e.,
reading, speaking, writing, listening, viewing, and representing).
The resource may include multi-components, and /or multimedia, a
teacher’s guide, and assessment tools.
Professional Resource
Professional resources can be in any format and foster
professional development for educators. They are intended to
provide educators with background information to the content,
context, and philosophy of the subject area and grade level.
Student Resource
Student resources can be reference materials, such as a
dictionary, or a learning resource designed to assist students to
achieve curricular outcomes.
Teacher or Instructional Resource
These learning resources are intended to be used in the
instructional process by teachers. These may include teacher
guides, or materials that teachers would present to students as
part of the instructional process. Textbooks would be included in
this categoryCa