The Use Of Audiovisual Materials In Teaching And Learning Of English Language In Junior Secondary Schools Of Uzbekistan

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to show how audio-visual materials are important and why they are used in teaching English in junior secondary schools in Uzbekistan and the main components are aimed to address the core language ability of listening. The large class teaching method is still used in junior high school education in Uzbekistan today. It is challenging for teachers to address each pupil's learning needs in the classroom because there are more pupils than there is time for instruction in the classroom. Before conducting the listening classes teacher ought to know the students’ language level with the help of diagnostic assessment types. It can be helpful for a teacher to choose audiovisual materials. The inequalities amongst pupils have made it difficult for teachers to advance the teaching reform in junior secondary school. In this situation, junior secondary school English teachers ought to make an effort to more effectively accommodate students' individualized needs and address the issue of student diversity. In the following pages examples of audiovisual materials: slideshows, videos, presentations, films and their advatage sides will be dealed with.