Effective Lectures
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Diana DiNitto, Social Work, structures her lectures so they have a beginning, a middle, and an end. She is careful not to put too much content into lectures that the students feel overwhelmed. She plans to teach only 3 or 4 main concepts per class and gives students time to take notes and absorb the information.
Lectures are one of the most common methods used by instructors in higher education. They can be very effective if planned carefully and delivered mindfully.
The main reason we lecture is to add something to the information that students acquire through other material. There is no point in simply repeating what the students have already read; you have to give them a reason to come to class. Lectures should enhance information so students can make it their own knowledge. Good lectures: