EFFECT OF AUDIO VISUAL AIDS IN THE LEARNING OF BIOLOGY SCIENCE AMONG LOW-ABILITY LEVEL STUDENTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Olu-Ajayi, Funmilayo Elizabeth

Department of Science Education

Faculty of Education,

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti

Email: Foluajayi2008@yahoo.com

Abstract: This study investigated the effect of Audio-visual aids on the Learning of Science (Biology) among Low-ability level students in Ado local government of Ekiti state. Its main purpose was to improve performance in low-ability level Biology students by means of Audio-visual aids. The study employed the quasi-experimental design which utilizes non-randomized pre-test, post-test, experimental-control group system. The population of the study was made up of senior secondary school students in Ado local government of Ekiti state. The sample consisted of 180 Biology students selected from six secondary schools. The sampling techniques used were random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The instrument used in the study was Biology Concept Test (BCT) and Audio-visual aids. The instrument was validated and reliability was ascertained using test-retest method. Reliability coefficient of 0.72 was obtained. The BCT was administered as both pre-test and post- test, Audio-visual aids (VCD) was used for treatment. Data collected were analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and Multiple Classification Analysis (MCA). It was concluded from the study that Audio visual aids can be used by teachers to effect improved ability level in low ability level Biology students. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations were made. Among which was that audio visual aids should be used by teachers to effect learning and improved level of performance in low-ability level students.