Wednesday, January 30, 2013

The lecture is dead. Long live the lecture.

An intriguing article on why the lecture can still be an effective and important tool in education.

One selection:

The core purpose of a great lecturer is not primarily to transmit information. To this end, other techniques, such as assigning a reading in a textbook or distributing an electronic copy of the notes, can be equally effective. The real purpose of a lecture is to show the mind and heart of the lecturer at work, and to engage the minds and hearts of learners. Is the lecturer enthusiastic about the topic? Why? Could I get enthused about this, too?
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