The traditional lecture has long been a staple of the classroom. While the term lecture generates a visual of an instructor delivering instruction, there can be a continuum of lectures moving from instructor-centered to student-centered instruction.
Specific steps that may be utilized for the preparation of the traditional lecture include:
- Prepare for the lecture as needed. Examples include advanced preparation with modification/review close to the lecture, immediately after the previous lecture, and in large blocks before the start of a course. Regardless of the established schedule, each lecture should be reviewed/revised as appropriate in proximity to the presentation time.
- Prepare notes for guidance. Format, as appropriate, for teacher-specific style and subject/discipline being presented. Examples of lecture note formats include an outline, a list of significant points, and a tree diagram.
- Utilize appropriate prompt tools to aid delivery, such as note cards, written notes, or audiovisual progressions.
- Arrange key points.
- Include carefully created/organized examples, diagrams, and audiovisual supplements.
- Include written notes or visuals for definitions, facts, formulas, equations, mathematical solutions, and other detailed items to be presented.
- Rehearse before presenting.
