Abstract

            Learning as an activity does not occur in a vacuum. Thesuccess of any educational process depends on the contents, methods and materials used in the learning process and the ability of learners to confer what is being learnt. Dogara and Ahmadu (2000) defined learning materials as anything that helps to bring about success in the classroom. Agusiobo (1998) reiterated that students with teaching aids do not have a blank mind but a consolidated and developed library of knowledge. Availability of teaching and learning resources enhances tthe effectiveness of schools as these are basic things that can bring about good academic performance in the students. These learning materials are employed by educational instructors for achieving instructional objectives. Bassey (2002) described this system as components that may be used as part of instructional processes which make teaching-learning process a reality and effective.

            Analysis from various theories of learning such as that of Thorndike, Pavlove and Skinner show that the most important fact in behaviourist issues is the connectionist or the relationship between stimulus and response (Erickson, 1967). This therefore follows that learning involves changes in the relationship between stimulus and response. He further asserts that variety of tools, devices, materials and other teaching aids should be made available to the learners to initiate responses which they have learnt during stimulus period. He advised for the reduction of the application of the “Talk and Chalk” which occurs with the use of the ill-used static teaching aids such as the chalk board.

            Considering the human factors such as the teachers’ professional commitment, creativity, resourcefulness and creative teaching skill, there is poor attitude toward improvisation in Nigerian schools today. Most teachers are trained and have clear goals to guide their teaching, but good teaching and learning materials seem not to be seen. Gingiss (1995) asserts that a teacher is an acknowledged guide in the process of learning. The teacher helps students or pupils either in school, family, religious or community settings. The teacher’s role includes providing instructions in craftsmanship, vocational training, spiritual life skills and community training. He also said that professional teachers should be able to communicate learning experiences to learners of various backgrounds, age group, as well as pupils with learning abilities and disabilities. The professional teacher must be encouraged tto experiment with new methods of teaching and adopt new programmes to achieve the stated behavioural objectives.

            Learning as an activity does not occur in a vacuum. Thesuccess of any educational process depends on the contents, methods and materials used in the learning process and the ability of learners to confer what is being learnt. Dogara and Ahmadu (2000) defined learning materials as anything that helps to bring about success in the classroom. Agusiobo (1998) reiterated that students with teaching aids do not have a blank mind but a consolidated and developed library of knowledge. Availability of teaching and learning resources enhances tthe effectiveness of schools as these are basic things that can bring about good academic performance in the students. These learning materials are employed by educational instructors for achieving instructional objectives. Bassey (2002) described this system as components that may be used as part of instructional processes which make teaching-learning process a reality and effective.

            Analysis from various theories of learning such as that of Thorndike, Pavlove and Skinner show that the most important fact in behaviourist issues is the connectionist or the relationship between stimulus and response (Erickson, 1967). This therefore follows that learning involves changes in the relationship between stimulus and response. He further asserts that variety of tools, devices, materials and other teaching aids should be made available to the learners to initiate responses which they have learnt during stimulus period. He advised for the reduction of the application of the “Talk and Chalk” which occurs with the use of the ill-used static teaching aids such as the chalk board.

            Considering the human factors such as the teachers’ professional commitment, creativity, resourcefulness and creative teaching skill, there is poor attitude toward improvisation in Nigerian schools today. Most teachers are trained and have clear goals to guide their teaching, but good teaching and learning materials seem not to be seen. Gingiss (1995) asserts that a teacher is an acknowledged guide in the process of learning. The teacher helps students or pupils either in school, family, religious or community settings. The teacher’s role includes providing instructions in craftsmanship, vocational training, spiritual life skills and community training. He also said that professional teachers should be able to communicate learning experiences to learners of various backgr

            Learning as an activity does not occur in a vacuum. Thesuccess of any educational process depends on the contents, methods and materials used in the learning process and the ability of learners to confer what is being learnt. Dogara and Ahmadu (2000) defined learning materials as anything that helps to bring about success in the classroom. Agusiobo (1998) reiterated that students with teaching aids do not have a blank mind but a consolidated and developed library of knowledge. Availability of teaching and learning resources enhances tthe effectiveness of schools as these are basic things that can bring about good academic performance in the students. These learning materials are employed by educational instructors for achieving instructional objectives. Bassey (2002) described this system as components that may be used as part of instructional processes which make teaching-learning process a reality and effective.

            Analysis from various theories of learning such as that of Thorndike, Pavlove and Skinner show that the most important fact in behaviourist issues is the connectionist or the relationship between stimulus and response (Erickson, 1967). This therefore follows that learning involves changes in the relationship between stimulus and response. He further asserts that variety of tools, devices, materials and other teaching aids should be made available to the learners to initiate responses which they have learnt during stimulus period. He advised for the reduction of the application of the “Talk and Chalk” which occurs with the use of the ill-used static teaching aids such as the chalk board.

            Considering the human factors such as the teachers’ professional commitment, creativity, resourcefulness and creative teaching skill, there is poor attitude toward improvisation in Nigerian schools today. Most teachers are trained and have clear goals to guide their teaching, but good teaching and learning materials seem not to be seen. Gingiss (1995) asserts that a teacher is an acknowledged guide in the process of learning. The teacher helps students or pupils either in school, family, religious or community settings. The teacher’s role includes providing instructions in craftsmanship, vocational training, spiritual life skills and community training. He also said that professional teachers should be able to communicate learning experiences to learners of various backgrounds, age group, as well as pupils with learning abilities and disabilities. The professional teacher must be encouraged tto experiment with new methods of teaching and adopt new programmes to achieve the stated behavioural objectives.

ounds, age group, as well as pupils with learning abilities and disabilities. The professional teacher must be encouraged tto experiment with new methods of teaching and adopt new programmes to achieve the stated behavioural objectives.