Lecturing: A Practical Guide

This is an accessible, friendly and confidence boosting book for inexperienced and experienced lecturers alike. Written in a lively and straightforward style, it guides readers through the art of good lecturing. This is a book to use both to boost confidence, and to work with as the reader's lecturing becomes more assured.

The authors show how to improve lecturing, and how lecturing is a flexible and essential tool for improving learning and understanding. Illustrated throughout with fascinating case studies and scenarios, plus helpful hints and tips, some of the key issues covered include: the place and types of lecture; voice and body language; causing learning in lectures; making lectures more effective; lecturing tools andprocesses; engaging groups; ensuring and developing quality; help! Tips for day-to-day use.