{"product_id":"whats-the-use-of-lectures","title":"What's The Use of Lectures?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A comprehensive guide to the uses and possible abuses of thelecture method. Supported by copious research  Bligh offers awealth of practical suggestions for making lectures more engagingand effective. Written in an accessible and helpful style  Whatsthe Use of Lectures? should be required reading for all collegeteachers who use this method.\"  --Stephen Brookfield  Distinguished Professor  University of St.Thomas  St. Paul  Minnesota  \"A rewarding read for anyone who lectures--experienced or not. Iwish we had a book this engaging and this informative on everyelement of the teaching art.\"  --Michele Marincovich  assistant vice provost and director  Centerfor Teaching and Learning  Stanford University  \"A source of great insight for people who teach.... Bligh has spentmore time and energy than anyone else in coming to terms with atask that bothers many teachers and trainers.... His research isimpeccable and his conclusions are immensely practical. The newedition will be much welcomed.\"  --Alex Main  founding coordinator of Academic Staff Development forthe British Universities  Murdoch University  Australia  In this first American edition of a best-selling classic  DonaldBligh draws from decades of research and hands-on experience tohelp college and university teachers develop and use lectureseffectively. Whats the Use of Lectures? is an indispensable guidefor anyone who aspires to be a skilled lecturer and teacher. Itexamines the nature of teaching and learning in a classroomlecture--describing how students learn  how much knowledge theyretain  and how to enhance their attention and motivation. Blighbuilds on this information to share strategies for creatingorganized  thoughtful  and effective lectures. Topics includetaking notes  using handouts  practicing different formats andstyles  obtaining feedback  overcoming difficulties  evaluating thelecture  and testing alternative methods when lecturing is notadequate. Also included are tables and diagrams to illustratedifferent approaches to lecturing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44959654510645,"sku":"ByrdShop_0787951625","price":33.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780787951627.jpg?v=1770374411","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/whats-the-use-of-lectures","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}