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R, Chaudhry. (1996). Audio-Visual Education in Teachers’ Training Colleges in U.P.. Unpublished. Ph.D., Education. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi ,Uttar Pradesh.

The objectives of study were: (1) To study theoretical and psychological aspects of Audio-Visual Education in relation to learning. (2) To find out the degree of awareness about the techniques of utilization of Audio-Visual materials in actual teaching process. (3) To find out the degree of awareness about the utilization of computers in teachers training department. (4) To evaluate professional readiness needed for improving and revitalizing learning. (5) To enquire about the skills in preparing simple and inexpensive graphic materials.

Sample comprised of 30 affiliated colleges, 30 principals/heads of the department, 100 lecturers teacher’s of training colleges, and 800 pupil teachers selected through random sampling method.

The questionnaire developed by the investigator was used.

The descriptive survey method was used for the investigation.

Percentage were computed.

The findings of study were: (1) The aptitude of principals, head of the department, lecturers and pupil teachers are positive towards audio-visual education program. (2) The aptitude of male principles, head of the department and lecturers is more positive than the female principals, head of the department and lecturers. (3) Male principals, head of the department and lecturers show more interest about the objectives of audio-visual education than the female principles, head of the department and lecturers of teachers training colleges. (4) On the second aspect i.e. – curriculum construction of female principles, head of the department and lecturers show more positive aptitude than the male principals, head of the department and lectures. (5) On the aspect aptitude of trained and experienced staff male principals, head of the department and lecturers have more aptitude than the female ones. (6) In the field of financial problems both male and female principals, head of the department and lecturers show their minimum interest. It means there are certainly some serious financial problems that have to be faced by teachers training institutions. (7) In the pupil teachers category male pupil teacher arts show highest aptitude towards audio-visual education program. (8) Arts pupils teachers have more positive aptitude than the science pupil teacher.

Keyword(s): Audio-Visual, Teachers’ Training , Training Colleges