What's the use of lectures?

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Author:

Bligh, Donald A.

ISBN:

9780787951627

Personal Author:

Bligh, Donald A.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication Information:

San Francisco : Jossey-Bass Publishers, c2000.

Physical Description:

xx, 346 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series:

The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series

Series Title:

The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series

General Note:

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

Contents:

Pt. 1. What Objectives can Lectures Achieve? 1. Evidence of What Lectures Achieve -- Pt. 2. What Factors Affect the Acquisition of Information? 2. Factors Influencing Memory. 3. Factors Affecting Students' Attention. 4. Motivating Students -- Pt. 3. What Lecture Techniques Apply these Factors Most Effectively? 5. Lecture Organization. 6. Making a Point. 7. Reasons and Explanations. 8. Aids to Comprehending a Point. 9. Note Taking in Lectures. 10. The Purpose, Preparation, and Use of Handouts. 11. Lecture Styles. 12. Ways of Obtaining Feedback. 13. Evaluation of Lectures. 14. Overcoming Common Difficulties. 15. Lectures for the Promotion of Thought. 16. Lectures to Teach Attitudes -- Pt. 4. Alternatives when Lecturing is Inadequate. 17. The Lecture Method Alone is Rarely Adequate. 18. Teaching Methods to Use with Lectures. 19. Some Combinations of Teaching Methods -- Pt. 5. Preparation for the use of Lectures. 20. Thinking the Lecture Through. 21. Writing the Notes.

22. Lecturing for the First Time. 23. Conclusion.

Subject Term:

Lectures and lecturing.

Electronic Access:

Table of Contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/onix07/99006979.html
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley035/99006979.html
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/wiley043/99006979.html

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"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.