Effect of Audio-visual Instructional Package on Upper-Basic Students’ Achievement in Oral English in Kwara State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of Audio-Visual Instructional Package (AVIP) on students' achievement in Oral English in Kwara State Nigeria in comparison to traditional lecture method. Kwara is a multilingual State with multiple ethnic groups whose languages can negatively affect English language skills learning. Poor language skills acquisition can also be traced to teachers’ inability to use instructional materials that can enhance students’ engagement and comprehension. The study also examined the interactive effect of gender on the achievement of students in Oral English. Utilising a quasi-experimental design, the research involved 100 students grouped into experimental and control. The experimental group received Audio-Visual, while the control group experienced lecture method. Pre-test and post-test scores were analysed using ANCOVA. Results indicated a significant improvement in the achievement of students taught with AVIP, with the experimental group showing a substantial mean gain in post-test scores, whereas the control group showed no significant change. Furthermore, the analysis of gender differences revealed significant interactive effect on the achievement of students within the experimental group. The females performed better than their male counterparts. The findings of the study, revealed that the use of AVIP is an effective teaching strategy that can enhance students’ learning outcomes in Oral English. It was recommended based on the findings of this study, that AVIP strategy is a suitable method to teach Oral English. It was recommendeded that AVIP should be embraced by Oral English teachers.