The 3rd Uzbekistan-Indonesia International Joint Conference on

Economic Development and Nation Character Building to Meet the Global Economic Challenges

The Effectiveness Of Audio Visual Technology In Teaching

English Language

Mokhira M. Shermukhamedova Dilshoda K. Maksudova

Tashkent State University of Tashkent State University of
Economics Economics
Uzbekistan, 100003, prospect Uzbekistan, 100003, prospect
Uzbekistanskij, 49 Uzbekistanskij, 49
abbasshermukhamedov@rambler.ru dilshoda@rambler.ru

Abstract

In language teaching and learning, we have a lot to choose from the world of technology: Radio, TV,
CD Rom, Computers, C.A.L.L., the Internet, Electronic Dictionary, Email, Blogs and Audio Cassettes,
Power Point, Videos, DVDâĂŹs or VCDâĂŹs. The last two decades have witnessed a revolution due to
onset of technology, and has changed the dynamics of various industries, and has also influenced the
industries and the way people interact and work in the society. This rapid rising and development of
information technology has offered a better pattern to explore the new teaching model. As a result
technology plays a very important role in English teaching. Using multimedia to create a context
to teach English has its unique advantages. This article tries to analyze the necessity of multimedia
technology to language teaching and also brings out the problems faced by using these technologies. It
also aims to make English teachers aware of the strategies to use it in an effective manner.
Keywords :English language teaching, multimedia technology, optimization, strategies.

1 Introduction 3 Result and Discussion

In the past the teacher was considered to be the
Education at present is in a flux. The system of
sovereign as far as the teaching -learning pro-
Education at all level has changed, is changing
cess was concerned. The role of the students
and will continue to change as and when it is re-
was mostly passive. Modern trends have changed
quired. There is an agreement on all sides that
the face of educational world. Many progressive
the academic education is to be replaced by prac-
methods have come in the wake of these trends.
tical and dynamic education which is related to
Yet the traditional methods are not being given up
life. The main account in modern education is on
altogether, they are “being modified and adjusted
the awaking of curiosity, the stimulation of cre-
to the changed concepts and situations”.
ativity, the development of proper interests, at-
It is a new trend to use technology such as
titudes and values and the building of essential
videos, televisions and language laboratories in
skills such as independent study and capacity to
learning how to improve studentâĂŹs skills. By
think and judge for oneself. In modern education,
audiovisual methods in teaching we mean the de-
students are encouraged to explore, to ask ques-
vices that can be used in teaching for their ap-
tions, to study themselves and to be creative. In
peal to the ear and the eye. Audiovisual methods
this modern education audio-visual aids are more
in teaching are divided in two categories; sim-
important because in modern teaching- learning
ple visual aids and advanced visual aids. Black-
process 85% of teaching is related to the audio vi-
board, bulletin board, flannel board, charts, dia-
sual aids. It is now established that audio -visual
grams, graphs, cartoons, posters, maps, pictures,
aids work as potent initiators.
wall pictures, globes and models are simple vi-
sual aids which can help in learning how to speed
learn. On the other hand television and filmstrips
are the advanced visual aids used to train students
how to speed learn. These helpful means provide
2 Research Methods good support to the students in the start of their
learning, because he or she can learn from the sit-
During research methods of the analysis and syn- uations.
thesis of investigated object were used. Audio - visual equipment helps the English

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teacher to make the lesson more demonstrative,
interesting, indulging and emotional. Besides,
they lessen a tense atmosphere at the lesson and
give better results in learning the language and
remembering the information. Psychologists have
proved that a person remembers 10 % of infor-
mation from what he reads, 20 % - from what
he hears, 30 % - from what he sees and 40 %
- from what he does himself. A person can re-
member more than 50 % of information when all
senses work together and when he is involved in
the process. In practice teachers have come to the
same conclusion when they compared the results
of different ways of introducing the information.
ItâĂŹs clear that visual aids are static; they lack
sound and donâĂŹt produce great emotional im-
pact on students.
Audio visual aids are effective tool to impart
good education. These aids are divided as video,
audio and audio-visual aids-video refers as seeing,
audio refers as hearing and audio-visual refers to
combination of both. These aids are CD, DVD,
tape recorder, e-book, graphics, pictures, charts
and are used to create the requisite interest and
motivate the students to learn the language. The
main purpose of audio-visual aids is to enable the
teachers to make his teaching effective and inter-
esting. Good models are presented before the stu-
dents to teach effectively. In this way it can be said
that audio-visual aids direct sensory experience to
the students.
Educational theory and cognitive psychology
research shows that visual learning is one of the
best methods for teaching students of all ages.
By transforming abstract ideas into concrete that
looks, this visual learning techniques help stu-
dents to understand and interpret information.
This technique can provide a structure for writing,
reporting, analysis and discussion, and to help
students to focus their thoughts and ideas. Con-
cept mapping, posters and storyboards are some
of the techniques used in visual learning.
Audiovisual methods in teaching are most ef-
fective when the information it contains system-
atically organized. Break information into smaller
chunks and grouping similar pieces together to
help students connect and store information more
efficiently. Also, consider presenting the most im-
portant key points during the first part of your les-
son, when their attention is at full capacity. The
growth of technology has encouraged the entry of
new forms and a variety of technologies in many
locations and branches of life.
Our students have the unique cultural charac-
teristics that can make it challenging for them
to learn to communicate in English. In order
to effectively teach English to our students, we
must first develop an awareness of learning styles
and their cultural customs work to accommodate
them in our teaching approach. In addition to ac-
commodating cultural differences, there are sev-
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eral techniques that can be used to facilitate ef-
fective language learning students.
It is not advisable to base the whole lesson on
audio - visual equipment, as it is harmful to a stu-
dentâĂŹs health. ItâĂŹs recommended to use au-
dio - visual equipment in order not only to intro-
duce and practice new sounds and words but also
some difficult structures and grammatical mate-
rial. Future teachers should adhere to these prin-
cipals. Besides they should realize that the mate-
rial can be active and passive. At the same time
they are to know that learners should be exposed
to communication and have plenty of time for oral
production activities.
Audiovisual methods in teaching can serve a
variety of purposes. The pace of learning can
be increased or decreased with the help of these
aids according to the studentâĂŹs capability. In-
telligent students cover their exercise and lesson
speedily as compare to the poor students and lis-
teners while learning how to speed learn.
Educational Technology can be called system-
atic approach to problems solving in the educa-
tional environment. Audio âĂŞ visual aids are
different types of tools that appeal to the sense of
learning and vision and are used in classrooms for
presentation of abstract information. While using
the audio visual aids for teaching in a classroom,
the teacher has to follow five basic principles
which form the âĂIJMatrix of Learning.âĂİ They
are âĂŞ Selection of media, Readiness, setting
proper physical condition, follow-up and evalua-
tion.
Audiovisual technology can change the teacher-
learning situation if various types of visual aids
are employed in teaching English in the secondary
grades. The use of overhead transparencies is an
excellent way to prepare and present the student’s
ideas. Student’s assignments can be produced on
transparencies and projected for evaluation by the
teacher and the other students. Filmstrips are an
ideal medium for independent study as well as
small group instruction since both commercially-
produced and student-produced filmstrips can
create innovative ideas. Learning English through
filmmaking can aid in studying subjects like lit-
erature and drama. A filmmaking project by an
entire class can create a "live" atmosphere in the
classroom where students can be engaged in a
highly motivating activity while learning. The
use of these three visual media would upgrade
the teaching of English and give students with
learning experiences in active participation in all
phases of learning activities
As for me, I find the use of technology in the
classroom amazing. It offers great visual aids
as well as listening and reading inputs through
PowerPoint presentations, for instance. For small
groups, I think using a laptop is a great resource.
It offers you the possibility of playing audio and
video files, showing images, recording voice for
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pronunciation practice and internet site contents
to add relevance to the class. For larger groups,
the interactive whiteboard is ideal. However, a
great teacher should be able to teach a great class
with and without any resources at all. I believe
technology offers tools to teachers if it’s well used
and we must not forget that tools without great
content and interaction do not offer good quality
teaching.
While using audio equipment at the lesson stu-
dents have a chance not only to see the written
text but also to hear the authentic speech and to
compare their speech with the original one.
Video equipment gives students a chance not
only to read and hear the speech of native speak-
ers but also to see how different structures are
used in real life, in what way different words are
emotionally colored.
Besides students can get acquainted with the
life and culture of the country which language
they are learning.
So we may say that audio - visual equipment
has maximum impact on student’s feelings, in-
creases the interest to language learning, and im-
proves their general knowledge and erudition.
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4 Conclusion and Suggestion

Due to tremendous progress in information
and communication technology, the scenario of
contemporary teaching techniques is entirely
changed. And the teacher of 21st should shed
traditional concepts and techniques of classroom
teaching and should adopt the recent and innova-
tive teaching techniques.
Teaching English depends on the potential ex-
cellence, skills and update knowledge of English
teachers. The role of English teacher in present
context has remarkably changed because of vari-
ous factors such as social, cultural, economic and
technology developments across the globe. The
subject of teaching English at this level is very
wide and the difficulties the teacher faces are at
large. Due to globalization the world is changing
rapidly, hence a teacher has to improve and up-
date knowledge of innovative techniques to meet
the demand of changing era.
English language teachers must be innovative,
imaginative, and resourceful and have thorough
knowledge of the subject and adopt new tech-
niques to change socio, economic statues of the
country.

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