Why are some instructors very good at lecturing?
Like many great leaders, public speakers to peace makers currently and before us, they all share something in common - their great ability to influence people with the message that they convey to the audience.
I take a great deal in modeling my lector after them. Each course, I will continue to find new ways and approach to inspire my students & get my points across. I use many tectics style of lectures from a style of base my lecture around a single subject or question, begins certain topic with “What would happen if……?” approach to a case study discussion.
Certain, I believe if there is rapport between me and my students, they will be a connection with the content I am sharing and more likely that the chance of their retention will be higher. They will be focused on what I am trying to share with them because they know I am considering this information important.
K. Boodparset
I think some instructors are very good at lecturing because they use the same methods over and over again. Also, by building a rapport with students, you are more likely to keep their attention when you are delivering content.
i think for some its natural to convey information to groups. if you're not a natural, practice and taking opportunities to engage yourself as the "lecturer". i.e. join a book club and lead the discussion.
Hi Demetra,
Good advice on how to develop your ability as a communicator. Teaching is communication so we need refine and develop those skills as best we can. Your suggestions are good ones because they provide opportunities to be a more effective communicator while engaging in discussions of personal interest, i.e. book club.
Gary
Demetra:
I think it boils down to a combination of natural ability and effort at improving on those abilities. Some people are just able to command a room and communicate effectively.
I learned how to do it in college when being president of a campus organization. I got over my fear of public speaking and thus was able to relax and be naturally funny, self-deprecating, and passionate.
I think of instructors I had in college, and there were some in whose lectures I could not fall asleep if I wanted to. Then there were some whose lectures fit into my allotted 5 hours of sleep per day...
I hope I will continue to improve. If one is an engaging lecturer, it makes supplementing lectures with other delivery methods so much easier.
