Effective use of lecture prep time
6 November 2012
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The Division of Natural Sciences present a special forum on "Effective use of lecture prep time: Sequencing and strategies".
The discussion during our DNS forum titled "Re-engaging students with lectures: From flipping to interactivity" was indeed engaging, with some key points listed below.
- Are we pampering students by giving into the 5 minute attention span hype? Should we be preparing students for lifelong learning rather than being distracted by short attention spans in lectures?
- How should we be preparing for the coming generations who would have had laptops in school?
- Are we overloading students with pre-lecture material?
- What is our role as lecturers? Should we also be entertainers?
- What are the experiences of students with diverse backgrounds, especially those who miss lectures due to paid work?
- How do we manage our time, the balance between providing excellent lectures and excellent research?
This next forumwill delve into some of these issues.
Assoc Prof Manjula Sharma will provide a brief introduction to sequencing in a lecture series, followed by Mr Caleb Owens who will share his experiences of using pre-lecture materials in his units. There will be lots of time for discussion again.
Venue: Veterinary Science Conference Centre WP Young Room
Annison Room - Camden via video-link
Time: 1.00 - 2.00pm
Location: Veterinary Science Conference Centre WP Young Room, Annison Room – Camden via video-link
Cost: Free