The Use of Audio-Visual Materials in Promoting the Teaching and Learning of French Language in Ekiti-State

This study examined the use of audio-visual materials in promoting the teaching and learning of French Language in Ekiti State. Thestudy employed a descriptive research design of the survey type. The population of this study consisted of teachers teaching French Language in Ekiti State Junior Secondary Schools. The sample of the study consisted of 60 French teachers. The sample was selected using multistage sampling procedure. An instrument tagged “Questionnaire on the Impact of Audio Visual Aid (QIAVA) which elicited information on types of audio visual aid, utilization of audio visual aid, extent of integration of audio visual aid, instructional strategies used by teachers and degree at which audio-visual materials stimulate student interest, engagement and motivation. The instrument was validated by expert and Conbach Alpha was used to determine it reliability. A reliability coefficient of 0.82 was obtained for the instrument and this was high enough for the instrument to be used for the study. The data collected where analysed using frequency count, mean, standard deviation and percentages. The finding of the study revealed that there is a varied types, of audio-visual aid utilization in French language instruction, the utilization of audio-visual aids positively influences various aspects of teaching and learning French language in Ekiti State, the integration of audio-visual materials plays a significant role in enhancing the proficiency and comprehension levels of French language learners and audio-visual materials play a crucial role in stimulating student interest, engagement, and motivation in learning the French language. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended among others that The state government should provide teachers with ongoing training and professional development opportunities focused on integrating audio-visual materials effectively into French language instruction.