EFFECT OF AUDIO-VISUAL (A-V) AIDS ON LEARNING SWASTHAVRITTA SUBJECT

Abstract

Audio-visual education is instruction where particular attention is paid to the audio and visual presentation of the material with the goal of improving comprehension and retention. In this modern world we use digital tools to improve the teaching-learning process. The most common tool we use in classroom these days is PowerPoint slides, which makes the class more interesting, dynamic and effective. Aim-To evaluate the applicability and Usefulness of A-V Aids in teaching the topic “Sewage treatment” of Swasthavritta. Materialsand methods-LCD Projector,classroom, A-V Aids computer, Questionnaire. This was an Opinion Survey, a qualitative type of research and was cross sectional study. Third year BAMS students were included and taught a topic of Swasthavritta. Observations and Results-The class was attended by 34 students out of 63 students, questionnaire was filled after attending the lecture and the response was recorded. Results were drawn according to the observations.Conclusion- A-V Aids is more simple and effective than traditional Methods of teaching.