Electronic Instructional Aids: Effects on the English Language Learners of Selected Secondary Schools in Oshogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Abstract

Given its many uses, preference over other languages around the world, and status as the second language that is most frequently studied worldwide, the English language is widely regarded as a global language. Electronic educational tools (devices) are used to monitor students' information assimilation, enhance their knowledge, abilities, and skills, and help them develop overall. This paper examines the effect of electronic instructional aids in selected secondary schools in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State. Twenty-five (25) students were randomly selected from each of the ten (10) schools selected. Questionnaire containing (8) eight questions was administered; data collected were analyzed by finding the percentage of the responses from the respondents. The findings show that the use of electronic instructional aids has positive impact on the learning of English Language. The findings show further that 70% of teachers of English in Osun State do not teach English Language with the aid of electronic Instructional material. This is due to teachers’ inability to use electronic instructional aids. The paper concludes that the use of electronics instructional aids in the learning of English Language is never a curse but rather a blessing. It therefore recommends that electronic instructional materials should be made available for every student and teacher in the secondary schools and both the teachers and the students should be motivated to make use of them. Government should also ensure adequate power supply to the schools in order to make the use of these instructional aids possible.