Jane David HIAD 7541 Issues and Trends in Teaching Adults Dr Philip Gould June 21 2010 Definition and Background Lecturing is the use of extended and formal explanations in the presentation of information to listeners It is often called the traditional teaching method ID: 329868
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TEACHING STRATEGY PRESENTATION: LECTURING
Jane David
HIAD 7541
Issues and Trends in Teaching Adults
Dr. Philip Gould
June 21, 2010Slide2
Definition and Background
Lecturing is the use of extended and formal explanations in the presentation of information to listeners. It is often called the “traditional” teaching method.
Lecturing is one of the oldest methods of classroom teaching. Inherited from German universities’ methods the American origin of lecturing dates back to the mid-1800’s.
Davis, J. (1993) Better Teaching, More Learning. Slide3
Statistical Information
Lecturing has historically been and continues to be the most prevalent teaching method used in teaching adults.
Studies show that lecturing is the instructional method used in over 80% of undergraduate courses.
Lecturing is most common with new instructors.
Studies show that students only recall 40% of lectured information and the majority of this is from the first 10 minutes of the lecture.
Lecturing has been proven to be equally effective to other methods in the
delivery of information.
Filene, P. (2005) The Joy of Teaching. Slide4
Advantages of Lecturing
Allows for face-to-face contact with students
Accommodates any class size or infrastructure, i.e. is cost efficient
Adaptive for presenting theoretical knowledge that is not available to students otherwise or that requires clarification or explanation
Allows for the addition of the instructor’s personal viewpoint
Is easily reproducible with subsequent presentations
Supports students who are not self-directed in their learning
Johnson, G.R. (1995) First Steps to Excellence in Teaching.Slide5
Disadvantages of Lecturing
The limited attention spans of students
Does not address individual students’ needs
Limited interactivity between students and between students and the teacherPoor student recall of information
Unique presentation skills required of the instructor, i.e. expressivity, confidence Slide6
Lecturing is neither intrinically
“good” nor “bad”; its success depends on how it is done.”
James R. Davis
Davis, J.R. (1993) Better Teaching, More Learning.Slide7
Preparing a Lecture
Determine the learning objectives.
Decide on one major topic for the lecture if possible.
Divide into subdivisions of 10 – 15 minutes intervals“
Underbudget
” content for sake of pausing time, discussion, and questions
Plan an introduction that frames the lecture, transitions from the previous material, and offers an attention grabber for the new material (the “hook”).
Nilson
, L.B. (2003) Teaching At Its BestSlide8
Preparing the Lecture Continued
Plan to support the body of the lecture with an organizational outline, visuals, demonstrations, handouts, and/or examples.
The use of presentation software is preferred by students
PowerPoint “overload” is a growing complaint today by students due to wordy, fast paced presentations
Handouts should assist
and
promote note taking.Visuals can include pictures, videos, or Web-based add-ins (always test Web links before hand).Slide9
Preparing a Lecture Continued
Plan for a conclusion (2 – 5 minutes) that provides a recap of the important points covered and that involves the students.
Questions and answers
“One minute paper” or some other type of classroom assessment technique (CAT)
Prepare lecture notes into primarily concepts and phrases, transitions, and directions.Slide10
Keys to Successful Lecturing
Be knowledgeable about the content
Be prepared with regard to the topic
Establish rapport and interact with the studentsDemonstrate enthusiasm and energy
Use good delivery skills
Speak clearly and loudly
Make eye contactMove aroundProvide students with note taking adviceDo not duplicate the text
Include research evidence and personal thoughts
Consider students’ various learning styles and learning levelsSlide11
Issues for the Future
Continued technological advancements
Podcasting
Virtual lecturingLarger class sizesActive learning initiatives in higher education
Student cultural diversitySlide12
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More Teaching, More Learning
(pp. 133-172). Phoenix, AR: The Oryx Press. Filene, P. (2005). Lecturing. The Joy of Teaching (pp. 47-55). Chapel Hill, NC: The University of North Carolina Press.
Johnson, G. (1995). How to lecture more effectively.
First Steps to Excellence in College Teaching
(pp. 39-49). Madison, WI: Atwood Publishing.
Lang, J. (2006). Beyond Lecturing.
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