A Lecture From the Lectured
Posted by hammonsa
We’re tired of sitting silently in the dark, listening to you read the PowerPoint aloud.
Source: chroniclevitae.com
Note: This essay was written by a group of students taught by Catherine Prendergast, a professor of English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Too often we speak of what we think students want. This article reminds us that it’s okay to ask students for their feedback outside of end of course evaluations. They can give us great feedback on what they value in teaching and learning. And even though it has been much maligned, the lecture can be a great tool in teaching and learning. It’s how the lecture is delivered that is important.
