Project – THE EFFECTIVE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background to the Study

Education is one of the most important aspects of human life; it is no doubt an instrument of change. It is the key to maintaining continued growth. One of the objectives of educational institutions is to produce required manpower for all sectors of the economy and prepare the individual for useful living in the society. The function of education is to provide opportunities for each student to reach his or her full potential in the areas of educational, vocational, social-personal, and emotional development (Kauchak, 2011).The belief in the efficacy of education as a powerful instrument of development has led many nations of the world to commit much of their wealth to the establishment and management of educational institutions at various levels. No doubt, the quality and quantity of human and physical resources determine a nation’s growth and development. The education system in Nigeria has faced dynamic and rapid changes that have had overwhelming effects on the learner, learning institutions and society at large. Since independence, there have been numerous changes in policy formulation and directives, one of these being the introduction of audio-visual instructional materials at all levels of the education system.

Teachers’ effectiveness has proven to be the most influential school – related factor in students’ academic performance. Teachers’ quality in terms of qualifications, experience, skills, style of teaching, use of instructional materials, content delivery, and evaluation is directly proportional to students’ performance. Teaching and learning processes are very crucial at all levels of educational development. If well planned and directed, they are the keys to success and progress of an individual. Therefore, best methods have to be used in order to enhance effective teaching and learning. Consequently, the need to employ the use of teaching aids otherwise referred to as audiovisual resources to enhance effective teaching and learning. The influence of audio visual materials in promoting student’s academic achievement and teaching and learning cannot be over emphasized.

Project – THE EFFECTIVE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT