[1] Other early advocates of using visual materials in teaching included Jean-Jacques Rousseau, John Locke and J.H Pestalozzi.
The goal of audio-visual aids is to enhance the teacher's ability to present the lesson in a simple, effective, and easy to understand for the students.
This is to provide a basis for schools to understand the important roles in encouraging and supporting the use of audiovisual resources.
In addition, studies have shown a significant difference between the use and non-use of audiovisual material in teaching and learning.
The most common tool we use in the classroom these days is PowerPoint slides, which make the class more interesting, dynamic, and effective.
They convey the same meaning as words but give clear concepts, thus helping to bring effectiveness to learning.
This interactive session also develops critical thinking and reasoning which are important components of the teaching-learning process.
Some students may feel reluctant to ask questions while the film is playing, which can be a physical barrier in small rooms.
It helps the teacher to present the lesson effectively, and students learn and retain the concepts better for a longer duration.