An experiment is discussed that tested a 1975 hypothesis of Aiken, Thomas, and Shennum that a "spaced lecture" might help solve the problem of the negative of concurrently listening and writing. Results indicated that the "spaced lecture" was no better than the traditional lecture. (MLW)

Students in three mathematics classes were assessed on two aptitudes, field independence and general reasoning, and randomly assigned for a discovery treatment. There was a significant interaction with general reasoning on the retention test. There were no interactions with field independence. (Author/MK)

In considering the relation of art with society the author comments on the ideas of the American philosopher, John Dewey, the art historian, Lord Kenneth Clark, a popular humanistic educator, Clifton Fadiman, and a major cultural critic, Jacques Barzun. (Author/RK)

A comparison of live lecture and slide-tape lecture indicated that both are effective in conveying information, with neither statistically more effective than the other. (PBS)

Heat changes in a lecture setting can be safely shown on an overhead projector using a simple and inexpensive apparatus. Heat evolution can be observed on a projector with adapted digital thermometers or by illuminating the red fluid in nonmercury thermometers. Describes a setup for doing this as well as a collection of demonstrations involving…

This report presents six case studies of children with difficult temperament whose parents were exposed to brief lectures and popular press parenting books focusing on temperament. Interviews and observations indicated that parent and child cognitions and behaviors underwent changes much like those that occurred during more traditional clinical…

Patients (n=672) were screened and instructed about osteoporosis; 53 of their physicians attended lectures, a control group did not. A survey of 258 patients showed doctor-ordered screening tests increased regardless of lecture attendance. Increased patient-initiated discussions about osteoporosis suggest that patient education is effective.…

A pedagogical strategy is described for teaching undergraduates educational philosophy. The strategy is based on the need to increase the amount of classroom time devoted to development of students' analytical skills and facilitate students' generation of written statements of educational philosophy. (CB)

Describes a breakthrough in the use of video technology in higher education that empowers teachers to produce resource-based learning materials. VESOL, Video autoEditing System for Open Learning, developed at the University of Derby (United Kingdom), is shown to have a wide range of applications that build on the presentation skills of lecturers.…

Results from a study involving 34 undergraduates supported the prediction from Paivo's dual coding theory (1986) that imaginal elaborations during lectures assist students' recall of both episodic and declarative information. The prediction that episodic memories would mediate retention of declarative information from the lecture was not…

Literature on the efficiency of student note taking from lectures and the extent to which students learn as a direct or indirect result of taking notes is reviewed. Attention is also given to the relevance of research in this area to modern lecturing practice and to the problems of such research. (Author/MSE)

A systematic approach to preparation of successful college lectures is outlined, including four stages: anticipation (of content and expectations); preparation (selection, acquisition, design, and construction); execution (attention to speech habits, demeanor, and body language); and support (evaluation, maintenance, and enhancement). (MSE)

Students often complain that lectures requiring simultaneous writing and listening is a difficult task. An alternative method is provided to teachers to facilitate note taking by students. (ZWH)

A multiphasic plan to improve lecture effectiveness which centers on teaching behaviors that can facilitate the learning process is described. Lectures were evaluated based on the inclusion of behaviors such as objectives, advance organizers, questioning, wait-time, and use of teaching aids. Included are the results and a discussion. (KR)

Discusses using lectures with follow-up case studies, journal article reviews, interviews and group projects in secondary introductory business courses. (SR)