Lecturing is a common instructional format but poor lecturing skills can detract from students' learning experiences and outcomes. As lecturing is essentially a form of public communication, training in public speaking may improve lecture quality. Twelve university lecturers in Malaysia participated in a six-week public speaking skills training…

The art of lecturing is examined in detail and suggestions are offered on how to lecture in an effective manner. The first of two main sections deals with the preparation of lectures, offering guidance on such matters as determining the objectives, choosing the content, planning the structure, deciding on the method of delivery, and preparing…

This book presents 16 teaching techniques organized in lessons to be used by teachers who work with adolescents or young adults. The lessons may be used by individuals or in groups to improve instructional skills. A study guide or meeting plan precedes each chapter and suggests objectives, anticipatory set, input and modeling, means to check…