Applying Audlio Tutorial Techniques to Laboratory Instruction

In the senior communication theory course at Purdue University, instructional material which was formerly handled in a lecture-type preparation session is now being presented individually to students by means of audio tape recordings. Features of the audio tutorial method of instruction are discussed, with emphasis on the advantages and flexibility the method affords in laboratory instruction. The interplay between taped material, written notes and instructor activities is also discussed. Information for those interested in obtaining a sample audio tutorial tape is given at the end of the paper.