(Aug. 2, 1999) Hoyle has been named a Distinguished Educator by the University of Richmond five times since he joined the institution in 1979. In 1991, after watching "The Paper Chase," he was inspired to introduce a non-traditional teaching method to his students. In this interview, Hoyle discusses the use of the Socratic Method to teach college-level accounting.

	Track 1
Hoyle discusses his decision to introduce the Socratic Method to his college-level accounting courses at the University of Richmond.

	Track 2
According to Hoyle, professors must decide what they want to accomplish in class before they choose an alternative teaching method.

	Track 3
Hoyle explains how the movie, The Paper Chase, inspired him to begin using the Socratic Method.

	Track 4
Hoyle discusses how his students react to his non-traditional method, and explains why it is effective.

	Track 5
Hoyle addresses the advantages and disadvantages of the Socratic Method.

	Track 6
Hoyle encourages professors interested in introducing the Socratic Method to "just do it."

	Track 7
Hoyle discusses the goals he sets for each of his classes: be prepared, learn the material and embrace excellence and think on their feet.

	Track 8
According to Hoyle, 150-hour laws and a decrease in the number of accounting students will challenge educators to be more effective.

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