Lecturing: An Introduction for Postdocs and Staff (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences)
Wed 21 Oct 2015
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 21 Oct 2015 15:00 - 17:00 | 15:00 - 17:00 | CCTL, Revans Room | 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
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