Preparing & Delivering Lectures (Module 4)

Session Summary

It has become commonplace for the lecture to be derided as an outmoded and inefficient vehicle for teaching/delivering information. More often than not, however, it is the lecturer, rather than the lecture, that is the cause of the problem. Lectures require careful preparation and a premium is placed on effective and dynamic delivery. This session will consider the main functions of a lecture and what makes a lecture excellent, before providing a step-by-step guide to preparation and delivery, including slide preparation and style, the commentary style and its relationship to the slides, and preparing the lecture theatre to maximise your impact.

Indicative Feedback for this Session

Very useful! I have only taught at further educational level and this was a great intro with lots of great tips to start lecturing! Thanks (Huddersfield).

I gained significant knowledge from this session, especially tips…such as be yourself, relax, and be natural - also [to aim for] good preparation but not [to] over prepare. Many thanks - this was great. The way you delivered this session makes you think that lecturing is pretty easy and it is not (West of Scotland).

A very helpful and interactive session, it's great that we can ask questions that are then answered and referred…to throughout the session - thank you Simon (Canterbury Christchurch).

Thanks Simon. I found it really helpful that you managed to fit in so many of your own experiences and lessons learned. You have encouraged me to create my own style. I also found hearing about the perspectives of today's undergrads insightful (Kent).

Thank you Simon, this lecture was extremely useful…it confirmed many things I've done intuitively, which is giving me confidence that I am doing…okay. Above all…the lecture was inspiring, highlighting the greater purpose and grand challenges of this career. I am starting a lecturer job in September, and your lectures give me all the confidence that I will be able to fulfil and even excel in this role (City).