getting the most out of lectures value map the student learning advisory service gina may
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Why use lectures? Transmission of large amount of material in a logical sequence Supplements and elaborates curriculum Sets up further sessions Demonstrates how academics work in the field Provides introduction to unfamiliar area Provides unavailable material Communicates enthusiasm Good for auditory learners Reaches large numbers at the same timeTRANSCRIPT
Getting the Most Out of LecturesVALUE MaP
The Student Learning Advisory Service
Gina May
Aims of the WorkshopWhy are lectures used in Higher
Education?
How to prepare
Using lectures effectively
Why use lectures?Transmission of large amount of material in a logical sequenceSupplements and elaborates curriculumSets up further sessions Demonstrates how academics work in
the field Provides introduction to unfamiliar area Provides unavailable materialCommunicates enthusiasmGood for auditory learnersReaches large numbers at the same time
Enemies of the lecturePreoccupation with outside affairs
Emotional mood of the listener
Disinterest
Failure to understand material
Feeling of isolation
Preparation for LecturesAttendBe promptBe awake
Put them in context Think about them in advancePreparatory readingCheck previous lecture Anticipate content
During the LectureRecognise the key parts ListenWatch Take notesListen and take notesBe creativeRecord some lecturesAsk questions
Active Notetaking TechniquesBrain-mapsBullet pointsWide marginsLayoutHeadings and sub-headingsTemplateExplore techniques
Good Practice After the LectureReview
Summarise
File systematically
Enjoy!