The Audio-Visual Aids Center was founded in 1982. It aims at producing teaching-aid materials as a supplement to Social Studies curriculums as well as to enhance the knowledge and teaching on Asian countries and Thailand for secondary and high school students. Its main objectives are as follows:
- To provide resources to teachers at all levels as well as to the entire educational system
- To mobilize experts in all fields to pass on their knowledge to teachers, students and the general public in the form of teaching-aid materials
- To serve as a link between Chulalongkorn University and other provincial educational institutions through the exchange of teaching-aid materials
- To consistently improve teaching-aid materials in order to stay up-to-date with newly emerging technologies that can enhance the effectiveness of knowledge transfer and student learning
The Center has produced and edited nearly 60 slide sets with audio descriptions and 25 videotapes shot, with subject matter such as the history and geography of Thailand. In addition, the Center has expanded its production by developing Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) CD-ROMs as an alternative platform for the various pedagogical needs of educational institutions. Currently, there are 19 CD-Slides and 28 Video CDs produced by the Center.
The majority of these teaching aids cover social science subjects, with a focus on Asian and Thai studies. These include Asian country profiles, Asian current events, environmental issues, science and technology, Thai history, world religions and hill tribe documentaries. Materials on the following Asian countries have been produced: Brunei, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Center has now expanded its services to include video production and editing as well as digitizing work for several educational institutions both in and outside of Chulalongkorn University.
