STRAND 1.

0 LEARNING RESOURCES
SUB STRAND 1.4. Audio and Aural learning resources (2 Hours)
Specific Learning Outcomes
By the end of the sub strand the teacher trainee should be able to:
a) assess the importance of audio and aural learning resources used in learning
b) evaluate the merits and demerits of audio and aural learning resources
c) classify audio and aural learning resources in the learning process
d) evaluate the use of audio and aural resources in the learning process
e) acknowledge the use of audio and aural resources in learning,
Suggested Learning Experiences
Teacher trainees:
• discuss the importance of using audio and aural learning resources
• debate on the merits and demerits of audio and aural learning resources
• use digital devices among other resources to search for the different types of audio and aural
learning resources
• discuss different types of audio and aural resources for learning including the radio.
• select and arrange the different types of audio and aural resources
• in groups, develop a mind map giving a summary of the merits and demerits audio and aural
learning resources.
CONTENT
AUDIO- is an electrical or digital representation of a sound
AURAL- Is a means of or relating to sense of hearing
Audio- media are materials or sounds that are transmitted, produced or received thru high fidelity waves that are
heard thru certain equipments
Audio Aids examples are Radio, Tape-recorder, Gramophone, Audio cassette player
characteristics Of Audio/Aural Media
 clarity of voice
 clear pitch of the audio
 appropriate length
 appropriate language
  unbiased content
 relevant to the topic
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Advantages
 It helps in retaining interest of students
 Improves listening skills
 Easy to operate
 Safe way of restoring information
 Can be use for small or big group
 Lessen distractions when use with headphone
 maintain and stimulate interest
 used as a set induction strategy
 Can clarify problems and ambiguity
 Can aid memory
 Can be use in stimulating emotions
 Useful in distant learning
 Helpful in stimulating creative thinking, increase imagination
 Helpful in learning languages
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Disadvantages
 Extra resources are needed
 Extended use may bore students
 Costly compare to actual presentation
 Audio media could be costly
 Power failure issues can disturb the learning environment
 Strong lesson planning is to be done
 Trained teachers are needed who can manage it effectively
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Examples of audio resources