INTRODUCTION
NAME OF STUDENT
: K. S. Nitu
GROUP
: M. Sc. 1st Year
ROLL NO.
: 403
DATE
:21 Oct.2013
SUBJECT
: Nursing Education
TOPIC
: Introduction to AV Aids
PLACE
: Lecture Hall
DURATION
: 1 hour
AV AIDS
: OHP, Pamphlet, Chartboard
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
teaching & learning method
: Students have previous knowledge regarding

OBJECTIVES
GENERAL OBJECTIVES: The students will be able to understand about the AV-Aids, its purposes,
characteristics, types, principles used, advantages & limitations. And also commonly used AV Aids.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: The students will be able to:
Define AV-Aids & describe its meaning.
State purposes of AV Aids.
Explain its characteristics, classification of AV aids.
Explain the principles used in AV Aids.
Explain advantages & limitations of AV Aids.
Enumerate the common AV Aids used for teaching.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
CONTENT
The Student will be able to:
AV AIDS
(min.)
INTRODUCTION:
AV Aids are vitals weapons in the teaching learning
process & health education program.
Define AV-Aids.
TIME
EVALUATION
1
Lecture method
3
PAMPHLET
DEFINITION:
Acc. to Kinder S James
Audio-visual aids are any device which can be used to
make the learning experience more concrete, more
realistic & more dynamic.
METHOD OF
TEACHING
Lecture cum
discussion method
What do you mean
by AV Aids?
Acc. to Burton
Audio-visual aids are those sensory objects or images
which initiate or stimulate & reinforce learning.
Explain the meaning of AV
aids.
PURPOSES OF AV AIDS:
 Antidote to the disease of verbal instructions
 Best motivation
 Clear images
 Variety of stimulation
 Opportunity to handle
 Capture attention
 Realism
2
4
PAMPHLET
State the purposes of AV
Aids.
MEANING OF AV AIDS:
The AV aids are sensory devices & provide sensory
experience to the learner i.e. the learner can see & hear
simultaneously. At times the learner can also taste,
smell, & touch, e.g. objects related to diet in nutrition
class.
Lecture cum
discussion method
Lecture cum
discussion method
Describe the
understand by AV
Aids?
What are the
purposes of AV
Aids?

 Meeting individual differences
 Reinforcement to learner
 Positive transfer of learning
Explain the characteristics
of AV Aids.
CLASSIFICATION OF AV AIDS:
These are classified in different ways as below
1. Projected AV Aids: These aids require projection
& consist of:
Hardware: i.e. some kind of machines e.g. OHP,
film projector, slide projector etc.
Software: i.e. the material which is projected by
projecting machine, e.g. transparencies, film strips,
slides, CD, DVDs etc.
2. Non Projected AV Aids: These are further
classified as:
Graphic aids: includes graphs, charts, diagrams,
flashcards, flannel, posters, flipcharts, maps,
pictures, photographs, cartoons, comics etc.
Three-dimensional aids: The 3-dimensional aids
include objects, specimen, models, puppets etc.
Display boards: include black board, white board,
8
12
Lecture cum
discussion method
PAMPHLET
Describe the classification
of AV Aids.
CHARACTERSTICS OF AV AIDS:
They should be meaningful & purposeful
They should be accurate in every aspect
They should be simple
They should be cheap
They should be large enough to be properly seen by
students for whom they are meant.
They should be up-to-date.
They should motivate students.
What are the
characteristics of AV
Aids?
Lecture cum
discussion method
What are the
classifications of AV
Aids?

bulletin board, magnetic board etc.
Print material: The print material includes
pamphlets, booklets, leaflets etc.
Audio aids: The audio aids include radio,
recording, television etc.
Activity Aids: include dramatics, demonstrations,
field trips, teaching machine etc.
Lecture cum
discussion method
State the principles used in
each are of AV aids
PRINCIPLES USED IN EACH AREA:
1. Principles of Selection:
They should suit the age level, grade level & other
characteristics of the learners.
It should be interesting & motivating
2. Principles of Preparation:
As for as possible locally available material should
be used.
The teachers themselves should prepare some of
aids.
3. Principles of Handling:
Arrangement of keeping aids safely & also to
PAMPHLET
Common classification:
1. Audio aids/ Auditory Aids: The audio materials
are those which can be heard. They include radio,
tape recorder, microphones etc.
2. Visual Aids: The visual aids those which can be
seen. They include graphic aids, 3-dimensional
aids, display boards etc.
3. Audio-Visual Aids: The audio-visual aids are those
which can be heard & seen simultaneously. They
include all those AV aids which are included under
projected & activity aids.
12
Lecture cum
discussion method
What are the
principles used in AV
aids?

facilitate their lending to the teachers for use.
4. Principles of Presentation:
Teacher should carefully visualize the use aids
before presentation
The aid should be displayed properly.
5. Principles of Response:
Teacher guide the students to respond activity to the
AV stimuli.
6. Principles of Evaluation:
Continuous evaluation is necessary.
ADVANTAGES OF AV AIDS:
Explain the advantages of
AV Aids.
12
Lecture cum
discussion method
Effective perceptual & conceptual learning
Capturing & sustain attention of
students
More permanent learning
Saving energy & time
Provide near reality experience
Meet individual demands
Education of masses
Other Advantages:
 Capturing & sustaining attention of students
PAMPHLET
AV AIDS
HELPFUL
IN
What are the
advantages of AV
Aids?

 Arousing interest & motivating the students to learn.
 Provide opportunities for students to learn.
 Substitute experience which cannot be attained in
reality.
LIMITATIONS OF AV AIDS:
 In effectiveness of the aids.
 Financial hurdles.
 Absence of electricity
 Improper section of aids.
Enlist the commonly used
AV aids in teaching.
COMMON AV AIDS USED IN TEACHING:
 Chalkboard/Blackboard
 Charts
 Model
 OHP
 Flash cards
 Pamphlets/Leaflets
 Tape recorder
 Posters
 Graphs
What are the
limitations of AV
aids?
Lecture cum
discussion method
What are the
commonly used AV
aids?
5
PAMPHLET
Explain the limitations of
AV aids.
Lecture cum
discussion method
2

SUMMARY:
Today we are discussed about the definition of AV aids, its meaning & purposes. We also discussed about
characteristics, classification, principles used, advantages & limitations of AV aids. And also commonly used AV aids in
teaching.
CONCLUSION:
Hope, you might understand the definition, meaning, purposes, characteristics, classification, principles used,
advantages, limitations & commonly used AV Aids in teaching.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Basvanthappa BT; “Nursing Education”; Published by Jaypee Publishers; edition 1st; Page preferred 422 448

Neeraja KP; “Textbook of Nusring Communication & Education Technology for Nurses”; Published by Jaypee Publisher; edition 1st;
Page preferred 430 438
http:/m.authorstream.com/presentation/av-aids
http:/www.slideshare.net/karansmitri/av-aids
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