Teaching Oral-Aural Communication Skills in a Rehabilitation Center for the Blind

Abstract

Oral-aural communication skills include listening, conversation, use of playback-recording devices, techniques of aural reading, and knowledge of the sources of recorded reading materials. The class activities involve instruction and practice with the Sony 105A tape recorder, Sony (TC70 and TC40) and GE tape cassette machines, talking book machines, and telephone. Exercises include listening and speaking skills and the many uses to which the equipment can be put.