This classic work on lecturing examines the nature of teaching and learning in the classroom, describing how students learn, how much knowledge they retain, and how to enhance their attention and motivation. The result is a practical guide to making lectures more effective.

Lectures are a cornerstone of the classroom experience but are a task dreaded by many teachers and trainers. The author, a pioneer in university staff development, presents impeccable research, decades of experience, and practical conclusions in a helpful and accessible format.

Topics include taking notes, using handouts, practicing different formats and styles, obtaining feedback, overcoming difficulties, evaluating the lecture, and testing alternative methods when lecturing proves inadequate. Teachers at every level will find straightforward and detailed advice on improving their classroom presentations.

Donald A. Bligh

ISBN-10: 0-7879-5162-5; 2000; 2000; 346 pages; softbound