What is an Instructional Resource Package?

An Instructor's Resource Package (IRP) is your key to providing a creative and effective learning experience. It is the most economical way to purchase all the resources for each course and is available in either a CD-ROM format or spiral bound paper version. A professionally produced video is also available for select courses (also known as a DVD-IRP). See below for more details.

Choose one version:
Electronic Version
Paper Version

The Instructional Resource Package - Electronic Version

One Classroom Series textbook: All ETA textbooks are in paperback format and range 96-224 pages. Each textbook is conveniently segmented into twelve chapters to fit a quarter schedule. Thoughtful discussion questions are included after each chapter and a helpful bibliography is provided for further reading.


One CD-Rom: The Standard IRP includes a CD-ROM for the course. On the CD-ROM you will find:
  • All of the same teaching materials that are provided in the paper IRP (Instructor's Guide with lesson plans, worksheets, and transparency masters). These are stored as easily accessible PDF files. CD-ROM
  • A beautifully designed PowerPoint slideshow containing all of the graphics from the transparency masters. 
  • Audio recordings of the course being taught by the author of the book to an actual audience. These recordings are stored as MP3 files and can be played through the media player on your computer, or burned to a CD for listening in your car or on your home/classroom stereo.
  • An Audio Listening Guide to help you get the most out of the audio teachings.  

Video Instructional Resource Package

The DVD Instructional Resource Package (DIRP) contains the same lesson plan materials and packaging as the standard IRP. ETA videos were designed to be used as a teaching aid. There are typically 12 segments in a DVD video to compliment the 12 chapters of the book. A wide variety of presentations are used such as dramas, music videos, interviews with experts, highlights from taped class sessions, and more. Also included in the DIRP is a viewing guide document with worksheets to help you or your students get the most out of the video. Currently, only select courses are available with a DVD component.

The Instructional Resource Package- Paper Version

One Classroom Series textbook: A paperback book, ranging from 96-224 pages. Each textbook is conveniently segmented into twelve chapters to fit a quarter schedule. Thoughtful discussion questions are included after each chapter and a helpful bibliography is provided for further reading.

Instructor's Lesson Plans: All the same lesson plans on the CD-Rom are printed and spiral bound for the convenience of those who do not have computer skills. The same corresponding student worksheets are also included as master copies for duplication.


Paper Masters for Making Overhead Transparencies
Each course has a set of 15 to 64 masters. These include maps, charts, and illustrations. The teacher can use a photocopier to make overhead transparencies economically. Masters can also be used to produce handouts if an overhead projector is not available.

(The CD-Rom is not included in the Paper IRP)