The Value of Lectures

In his book What's the use of Lectures?, Donald Bligh writes:

The lecture is as effective as other methods of transmitting information. Most lectures are not as effective as discussion for promoting thought. Changing attitudes should not normally be the major objective of a lecture.
1. Lectures are relatively ineffective for teaching values associated with subject matter.

2. Lectures are relatively ineffective for inspiring interest in a subject.

3. Lectures are relatively ineffective for personal and social adjustment.

Lectures are relatively ineffective for for teaching behavioral skills.

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Web literature on lectures

1. Discussion Point: What's the use of lectures? (Peter Goodhew) http://www.materials.ac.uk/discuss/lectures.asp

2. Preparing to Teach the Large Lecture Course http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/largelecture.html

3. Book reviews of Donald Bligh's What's the use of lectures?
http://www.exchangesjournal.org/reviews/review_1080.html

http://www.exchangesjournal.org/print/Print_1048.html

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