Use of audio-visual aids for the effective teaching of biology at secondary school level in public and private sectors of Peshawar district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Abstract

Abstract

This study has been undertaken to understand the use of instructional material or AV aids in understanding the concepts of biology subject. Its aim was to analyzed the academic performance of both public and private sectors in terms of their resources and capabilities in handling of instructional materials. Descriptive research survey was conducted to collect data from 40 respondents (male and female) learners from the selected government and private secondary schools and 40 (male and female) instructors from selected government and private Secondary Schools. The collected data was analyzed by a software SPSS 20.0. Mean score of each item was calculated in Microsoft excel to analyze the empirical reactions of students and teachers regarding instructional materials. The result showed that audio-visual aids have positive impact on the academic performance of both instructors and learners of both sectors. It was recommended that learning gap between both sectors can be minimized through exchange of their ideas and creativity by arranging educational seminars and science exhibitions. Administrative should sensitize the accurate use of them and must be supportive in providing funds and resources.