AUDIO – VISUAL AIDS

• Materials that help to make learning experiences clear and vivid by appealing to senses are called audio-visual aids.

• The effective application of audio-visual aids is known as audio-visual technology or AV technology

DEFINITION

PRINCIPLES OF AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS

• Principle of individual difference.

• Principle of perception.

• Principle of participation.

• Principle of readiness.

• Principle of adequacy and appropriateness.

• Principle of creativity.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS

• AUDIO AIDS

The student gains knowledge using the sense of hearing , by only hearing.

• VISUAL AIDS

The student gains knowledge using the sense of sight , by only seeing.

• AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS

The student gains knowledge using both the sense of hearing and seeing.

ADVANTAGES OF AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS

• Help to learn more and remember for long.

• Give reality and vividness to learning situations.

• Motivate the learner.

• Give clarity to learning.

• Make the abstract concrete.

• Reduce verbalism.

• Provide variety in methods of teaching and learning.

• Develop deeper understanding.

• Arise curiosity and stimulate self activity.

• Make learning interesting, meaningful and permanent.