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Lecture Links
Teaching
by Lecture Since the invention of the printing press, the practice
of teaching by lecture has been questioned and challenged repeatedly. Nevertheless,
it has proved to be a highly durable method of instruction. Clearly, there
must be more to teaching by lecture than its often highly vocal critics
will admit. Lectures do, in fact, have a number of advantages, and they
are spelled out in detail in this selection from the Penn State Center
for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.
Lecture
is NOT a Four Letter Word! A good lecture requires considerable planning,
preparation and skill in delivery by the instructor. Some valuable tips
from the University of Arkansas on gaining student attention and delivering
dynamic lectures.
Developing
an Impressive Introductory Large Lecture Course From Berkeley,
the following list of good practices describes ways of improving the instruction
of freshmen and sophomores in traditional lecture and discussion courses.
Giving
Lectures That Are Easy to Outline A Berkeley Compendium, this nine-step
plan outlines effective lectures that are easy for students to outline.
The
Lecture Method Often the cornerstone of university teaching,
a lecture can be an effective method for communicating theories, ideas,
and facts to students. The Univesity of Pittsburgh Faculty Development
Services goes into depth on improving the lecture method for your courses.
Improving
Your Lectures The University of Chicago and the Center for Learning
and Teaching remind us that for many beginning teachers, thinking about
teaching means thinking about how to execute a captivating lecture. An
effective lecture often has a certain dramatic quality, and many of the
elements of public performance can be exploited during a lecture.
Lecturing
with Style! From the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
this site is extensive and helpful for deciding when best to lecture, and
then how to present a more forceful and improved presentations.
How
Can the Lecture Method of Teaching Be Improved? A downloadable
slide presentation from Gary Moore, an in-depth analysis of lecture with
a pleasing format.
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