The Influence of Audio-Visual Instructional AIds on Learning in Primary Schools in Ondo East Local Government, Ondo, Ondo State

The study is set out to investigate the influence of audio-visual instructional aids on teaching and learning of primary school pupils in Ondo East Local Government.The study adopted descriptive survey research design, involving teachers and pupils from selected public and private primary schools in the study area.A sample size of 100 was drawn from the entire population using stratified random sampling technique to ensure fair representation of both public and private schools.Data were collected using well validated structured questionnaire.Data collected were analyzed using inferential statistics (Chi-square), percentage and mean score.The results showed a significant relationship between pupils' exposure to audio-visual aids and their learning outcomes.The findings further indicated that pupils' level of exposure to audio-visual aids such as pictures, charts, videos, projectors, and digital slides is vital for improving learning outcomes.It was recommended that schools should provide sufficient and up-to-date audio-visual instructional aids such as projectors, digital screens, educational videos, charts, and computers to primary schools.