Lecturing: An Introduction for Postdocs and Staff (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
Mon 7 Nov 2016
Description
This introductory workshop will examine the processes of preparing and giving lectures. It will encourage you to consider what makes a good lecture and what lecturing is for. The workshop is interactive: it is a chance to exchange experiences and ideas with peers and to think of feedback and evaluation.
*Please note that this course is not aimed at PhD students*
Target audience
- University staff
- College and Non-University Teaching Institutions teaching staff
- Affiliated lecturers
- Anybody with teaching/lecturing duties
- TAP 2014-15 Participants
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
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1 | Mon 7 Nov 2016 15:00 - 17:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 6 | map | Dr Anna Gannon |
Aims
- to have an increased understanding of the process of preparation and presentation, including structuring and writing a lecture
- to understand how to gauge the appropriate level for a lecture
- to be familiar with support materials including handouts, overheads and PowerPoint, and how these can enhance a lecture
- to give consideration to the delivery of a lecture including pace, voice projection, body language and breaking up a lecture
- to be aware of alternative strategies for effective lecturing
Notes
- Please note that separate sessions are available for people working in the Sciences
Duration
One session of two hours
Themes
Booking / availability