Al-Hikmah University Journal

This paper gives highlights on the effective use of audio-visual aids employed in the teaching of Biology in secondary schools of Kano State, Nigeria. The paper also highlights the definition and scope of teaching aids, the pros and cons of audio visual aids and the classification of teaching aids which includes specimen, diagrams, television, interactive whiteboard, flash cards etc. the idea of Interactive Whiteboard being important for effective teaching in view of facilitating the teaching process at schools through stimulating dialogue and discussion during teaching in addition to attracting students’ attention and concentration in class. The paper concluded that audio visual aids are an important tool of teaching learning process, and they make teaching-learning process more successful and interesting. The knowledge about the correct use of audio-visual aids enhances the understanding of the students in the classroom and helps improve teachers' role in realizing the learning outcomes. It further recommended that appropriate use of audio visual aids is a skill; therefore, teachers should be trained in use of traditional as well as new technology based through pre-service programmes and in-service teachers' professional development programmes.