…the physiological mechanisms of RU-486 and about emergency contraception medication. They learned about the topic in three 50-minute lecture periods. Students in both sections were given supplementary reading that reinforced…
…the term “lecture” is equated with using didactic instruction and nothing else. It is regularly blamed for a multitude of pedagogical problems in the academy. Articles in various educational journals…
…the ensuing challenges); providing lecture material (yes, some lecture) on what is epistemology and how it informs learning; and designing a variety of exercises to have students compare sources of…
…subject matter experts, many faculty are reluctant to give up some control. We know the material, there’s a lot to cover, and let’s face it, going the lecture route is…
…of a lecture synchronously and have students do an assignment and then view a prerecorded lecture. Use frequent and varied assignments. Scaffolded assignments with interim deadlines and pieces that can…
…in a feeling of accomplishment, which has been linked to greater engagement and attention to the material. (24, 33). Lecture/discussion sessions rarely result in these learning states even with the…
…It may actually distract from the learning objectives,” Stanfield says. Rather than the traditional lecture, Stanfield advocates very detailed, short lessons that take into account the way the brain works….
…the customary use of textbooks can hinder the development of critical thinking and meaningful learning. Instructors often resort to lecture because of its efficiency in covering content. However, student attention…
