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ITeach 2008

Creating an Effective Lecture

Track: Teaching Strategies

Richard Smith, Professor, Anthropology


Educators have recently questioned the usefulness of lecturing, arguing that this teaching method often does not promote learning. Yet, we all have seen or participated in wonderful lecture courses in which students were engaged, excited, interacting, and, yes, learning. How do you create such an environment? Rich will discuss his approach to developing and giving a lecture that promotes learning.
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