艺术与社会科学杂志

The Need for Audio Visual Materials in the Advancement of Musical Skills Acquisition

Abstract

Emmanuel Oyetunji Alemede*

This study focused on the importance of using audio visual resources in acquiring musical skills in junior secondary schools in two purposefully selected schools in IFE central local government area of Osun State (Obafemi Awolowo university international school and urban day secondary school). The population of this study was 150 students, and the sample was 90 students from classes JSS 1-3. The results showed that the use of audio visual materials has a more significant influence on the teaching and learning of music students in junior secondary schools. It also indicated that the use of audio visual resources aids the retention capacity of the students, so as not to easily forget what they have learnt. Finally, the researcher recommended that there is ardent need for government and stakeholders to provide audio visual resources/aids in the schools to facilitate the teaching and learning process. Therefore, it is suggested that music teachers be adequately equipped with the knowledge of how audio visual resources are applied as teaching and learning aids to impact musical skills on students.