1. Audio Instructional Materials Presented by: Stanly Paul Lutao AlzarinaAspero

2. Audio Materials Audio Media - recording and transmitting of human voice and other sounds. The Hearing/Listening Process Hearing – Physiological Listening – Psychological

3. Developing Listening Skills Guide Listening Give Directions Ask Students to Listen for Main Ideas, Details or Inference Use Context in Listening Analyze the Structure of a Presentation Distinguish Between Relevant and Irrelevant Information

4. Audio Formats Phonograph records Audio tapes Compact Disc Open-Reel Audio Tape Micro Cassette Audio Card MP3, MP4

5. Advantages of Using Audio Materials Inexpensive Readily availableand simple to use Reproducible Provide Verbal Message for the Non-Readers Ideal for Teaching Foreign Languages Stimulation Repeatable Portable Ease for Lesson Preparation Selection Easy to Locate Resistance to Damage

6. Limitations Fixed Sequence Does not monitor attention Difficulty in Spacing 4. Difficulty in Locating Segment 5. Potential in Accidental Erasure

7. Integration / Capabilities of Audio Categories: Teacher – Prepared audiotapes A. Direct Conditions B. Shorthand Practice C. Listening Skills Prerecorded Audio Tapes A. Vocabulary Practice B. Sales Information C. Talking Books III. Student-Prepared audiotapes A. Gathering Oral History B. Oral Book Report C. Self-Evaluation

8. Duplicating Audio Tapes 3 Methods: Acoustic Method Electronic Method High-Speed Duplicator

9. Editing Audiotapes Electronic Editing Mechanical Editing/Splicing

10. How to record audiotapes? Audio Technique Physical Environment Tape Recorder Microphone IV. Tape Content A. Introduction of the subject B. Exploration of the subject C. Get your listener involved D. Keep the tape short E. Provide Variations F. Avoid Repetition

11. Presentation A. Use informal notes B. Use Index Cards C. Use Conversational Tone D. Frequent Tone Variation E. Cheerful and enthusiastic speaking F. Clear Enunciation G. Minimize Fillers H. Motivate Students I. Provide a musical or non verbal cues prior to any activities

12. Selecting Audio Materials Utilizing Audio Materials Preview the Material Prepare the Material Prepare the Environment Prepare the Learners Provide the Learning Experience