Utilization of Audio-Visual Aids by Teachers: Impacts on Academic Achievements of Students

Abstract

AV aids provide effective support in teaching-learning process. Objectives of the study were to analyze the impact of utilizing audio-visual aids on students' academic achievement and to examine the difference in academic achievement between the control and experimental groups. Pre-experimental research design was used. Experimental group received treatment and post test form both experimental and control groups was taken. Two sections of class 7th from elementary level were selected through convenience sampling technique, consisting 30 students each. Section A was experimental group and section B was control group. Findings of first objective showed that using LCD and audio-visual aids to display relevant documentaries to students improved their understanding of the history curriculum and in second objective; experimental group score was greater than control group. It was recommended that utilization of AV aids has a considerable impact on students' academic achievement. Government to provide these AV resources to schools for improving the learning outcomes.