Guided Lecture Sample Clauses

Guided Lecture. In a guided lecture the first thing that the instructor does is explain the objectives of the lecture to the students. After this explanation, students need to listen carefully to the instructor during one half of the class period without taking notes. (25 to 30 minutes; Xxxxxxx & Xxxxx, 1991) During this lecture students need to determine the major concepts that are presented and need to remember as much supporting data as possible. At the end of the lecture, students are instructed to spend five minutes writing down everything they can recall. The next step consists of students reconstructing the lecture conceptually with supporting data in small discussion groups. If needed, questions can be asked to the instructor, allowing students to complete their notes. Later that same day, students are encouraged to reflect on the lecture and to write in narrative form, the major concepts and most pertinent information presented. This method has the advantage that the collective experience provides the students with notes that are superior to those produced individually. This method can also be seen as an alternative format for a lecture and it will also increase the students’ level of engagement.