AUDIO AIDS

INDEX• Meaning of Audio Aids•Definition of Audio Aids

The aids involving the sense of hearing are called Audio aids. It help the individuals learn through listening. It may help in making the impression of the lesson permanent on the pupils' mind. The examples of Audio aids are Radio, Tape-recorder, Gramophone etc.

Meaning of Audio Aids

DEFINITIONof

Audio Aids

In view of –

Burton – “Audio aids are those sensory objects which initiate or stimulate and reinforce learning.”

Carter V. Good – “Audio aids are those aids which helps in completing the triangular process of learning i.e., motivation, clarification and stimulation.”

Good’s Dictionary of Education – “Audio aids are anything by means of which learning process may be encouraged or carried on through the sense of hearing.”

Kinder, S. James – “Audio aids are any device which can be used to make the learning experience more concrete, more realistic more dynamic.”

Apathy of the TeachersIneffectiveness of the AidsFinancial HurdlesIrregular Power SupplyNeed for TrainingImproper Selection of Aids Ineffectiveness of students

PROBLEMS IN THE USE OF AUDIO AIDS

RADIO

meaningAdvantageslimitations

Radio broadcasts started in India in 1927 with two privately owned transmitters at Bombay and Calcutta. The government of India took them over in 1930 and started operating them under the name of Indian Broadcasting Service. In 1936, the name of service was changed to All India Radio (AIR). Since 1957, it has been known as Akashwani.

A radio is the transmission and reception of signals by means of electromagnetic waves. Radio listening contributes immensely to the students fund of information. It is primarily concerned with the spoken word and resource of inspiration to speakers.

MEANING

ADVANTAGES •It is highly interesting and can provide a strong motivation stimulus.•It provides an outlet for student’s ability and talent.•Develops better speech habits.•Develops good listening habits in students.•It stimulates a spirit of cooperation and responsibility.

Limitations •Concentrated attention•One-way communication•Time-handicap•Finance•No pre-hearing or re-usability•Administrative problems.

MEANINGADVANTAGESLIMITATIONS

TAPERECORDER

MEANINGThe tape recorder is a very useful teaching device which

is gaining favour with teachers and

educationists.Tape recorders use a thin piece of

metal ,plastic ,or paper tape.Tape recordings are less at fault than wire recordings

and have a high longevity.

MERITSLearning of foreign languages.Improvement in communication skills.For improvement in the performance of

children who are retarded in any field.For recording school assembly programmes.To recording class discussions and lectures

for better understanding of the pupils.Rehearsals of school dramatization.

LIMITATIONSVerbal messages demand a great deal of

concentration by students. Beginners may have some difficulties if tapes are played for long periods.

They have small loudspeakers.Most material are predetermine, so that

teacher has few opportunities to make any adaptation or adjustment to his students’ needs.

If tape recorders got too old or were not maintained properly, could tangle up the tape inside the machine.

GRAMOPHONE

•MEANING•MERITS•DE-MERITS

MEANINGThe gramophone as an aid is useful. It is

possible to bring music, addresses, textual materials and particularized instructional lessons into the classrooms. The teacher can utilize gramophone records for teaching good pronunciation, good speech and correct language. Every school should have a set of linguaphone records to teach language correctly.

MERITSGood addresses, songs, recitations can be

used when they are wanted.Records can be played more than once.The teacher knows exactly what the record

contains.Records are quite cheap.The school dramatic club can also make use

of gramophone records.

It cannot record the learner’s voice for purposes of comparison.

Many teachers are unaware of these resources.

One-way communication.

De-merits