What's the use of lectures?

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What's the use of lectures?

Donald A. Bligh

(The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series)

Jossey-Bass, c2000

1st ed

  • : pbk. : alk paper

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"First U.S. edition of the classic work on lecturing"--Cover

Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-333) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

"A comprehensive guide to the uses and possible abuses of thelecture method. Supported by copious research, Bligh offers awealth of practical suggestions for making lectures more engagingand effective. Written in an accessible and helpful style, What'sthe Use of Lectures? should be required reading for all collegeteachers who use this method." --Stephen Brookfield, Distinguished Professor, University of St.Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota "A rewarding read for anyone who lectures--experienced or not. Iwish we had a book this engaging and this informative on everyelement of the teaching art." --Michele Marincovich, assistant vice provost and director, Centerfor Teaching and Learning, Stanford University "A source of great insight for people who teach.... Bligh has spentmore time and energy than anyone else in coming to terms with atask that bothers many teachers and trainers.... His research isimpeccable and his conclusions are immensely practical. The newedition will be much welcomed." --Alex Main, founding coordinator of Academic Staff Development forthe British Universities, Murdoch University, Australia In this first American edition of a best-selling classic, DonaldBligh draws from decades of research and hands-on experience tohelp college and university teachers develop and use lectureseffectively. What's the Use of Lectures? is an indispensable guidefor anyone who aspires to be a skilled lecturer and teacher. Itexamines the nature of teaching and learning in a classroomlecture--describing how students learn, how much knowledge theyretain, and how to enhance their attention and motivation. Blighbuilds on this information to share strategies for creatingorganized, thoughtful, and effective lectures. Topics includetaking notes, using handouts, practicing different formats andstyles, obtaining feedback, overcoming difficulties, evaluating thelecture, and testing alternative methods when lecturing is notadequate. Also included are tables and diagrams to illustratedifferent approaches to lecturing.

Table of Contents

Preface to the American Edition xi The Author xix Part One: what Objectives cab Lectures Achieve? 1 Evidence of what Lectures Achieve 3 Part Two: What Factors Affect the Acquisition of Information? 2 Factors Influencing Memory 23 3 Factors Affecting Students' Attention 44 4 Motivating Students 57 Part Three: What Lecture Techniques Apply These Factors Most Effectively? 5 Lecture Organization 69 6 Making a Point 89 7 Reasons and Explanations 103 8 Aids to Comprehending a Point 114 9 Note Taking in Lectures 129 10 The Purpose, Preparation, and Use the Handouts 148 11 Lecture Styles 163 12 Ways of Obtaining Feedback 173 13 Evaluation of Lectures 184 14 Overcoming Common Difficulties 214 15 Lectures for the Promotion of Thought 232 16 Lectures to Teach Attitudes 239 Part Four: Alternatives When Lecturing is Inadequate 17 The Lecture Method Alone is Rarely Adequate 251 18 Teaching Methods to use with Lectures 260 19 Some Combinations of Teaching Methods 282 Part Five: Preparation for the use of Lectures 20 Thinking the Lecture Through 291 21 Writing the Notes 297 22 Lecturing for the First Time 303 23 Conclusion 306 References and Bibliography 309 Name Index 335 Subject Index 341

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  • NCID
    BA65532133
  • ISBN
    • 0787951625
  • LCCN
    99006979
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    San Francisco
  • Pages/Volumes
    xx, 346 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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