Lecturing: An Introduction for Postdocs (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
Wed 7 Nov 2018
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.
*Please note that this course is not aimed at PhD students*
Target audience
- Postdocs who teach
- University staff
- College and Non-University Teaching Institutions teaching staff
- Affiliated lecturers
- Anybody with core teaching/lecturing duties
- TAP participants
- Further details regarding CCTL's eligibility criteria are available here
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
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1 | Wed 7 Nov 2018 15:00 - 17:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | 8 Mill Lane, Lecture Room 7 | 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
Booking / availability