Definition of Teaching Learning Materials
Definition of Teaching Learning Materials
Definition of Teaching Learning Materials
Teaching learning materials (TLMs) are the tools, which are used by teachers to help learners to learn
concept with ease and efficiency. Below are the types of teaching materials used:
Audio Aids: It includes human voice, telephonic conversation, audio discs/tapes, gramophone records,
Radio broadcast.
Visual Aids: It includes Visual (Verbal) Print e.g. Textbook, Supplementary book. Reference books,
encyclopedia, Magazine, Newspaper, Documents and Clippings, Duplicated written material,
Programmed material , Case Studies/Reports,
a) Non-projected two dimensional – Here the TLM is in form of an image or picture e.g. blackboard
writing and drawing Charts, Posters, Maps,Diagrams, Graphs, Photographs, Cartoons, Comic strips.
4. Visual (Projected but still) – Here the images are projected or displayed on a screen and thus are
nearer reality than visual non-projected ones e.g. Slide, Filmstrips, Over Head Projector (OHP),
Microfilm,Micro card, etc.
5. Audio Visual TLMs are the projected aids, which use both auditory and visual senses to enhance
learning e.g. Motion Picture Film, Television, Video discs/cassettes, slide – tape presentations,
Multimedia, Computer.