Frank T. Stritter, PhD

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Organizing a Lecture

• Frank T. Stritter, PhD
• The University of North Carolina
• at Chapel Hill

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Questions

• What are the organizational principles of a
  lecture?
• Can I organize my lecture into its three
  principal components?
• What are aspects of delivery style that
  contribute to its effectiveness?

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Overview

• FTS summarizes organizational principles
• Practice organizing lecture
• Discussion of individual lectures
• Break
• FTS demonstrates delivery styles
• Discussion of delivery styles
• Adjourn

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Why lecture?
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Why Lecture?

• Challenge beliefs
• Provide structure
• Clarify concepts
• Synthesize new information
• Model thinking process
• Enthuse and motivate

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What are the skills of a good lecturer?
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Skills of a good lecturer

• Clarity of Subject Matter
• - Knows material
• - Organizes into key points
• - Communicates purpose
• - Uses time effectively
• - Paces presentation
• - Uses audiovisual aids appropriately
• - Summarizes

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Skills of a good lecturer

• Rapport in relationships with learners
• - Is enthusiastic about topic
• - Inspires interest in topic
• - Asks good questions w/o intimidating
• - Provides time for discussion
• - Responds to audience needs
• - Has visible personality

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• Introduction
• Body/Discussion
• Conclusion

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The Introduction

• Gain attention
• Establish relevance
• Identify goals
• Provide overview
• Establish ground rules

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The Body/Discussion
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The Body/Discussion

• Pick 5 to 6 key points

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Rule E.g. Rule Technique

• Rule 1. Concise statement of the key point
• 2. Display
• 3. Reexpression
• E.g. 4. Elaboration
• a. Detail
• b. Explanation
• c. Illustration
• d. Examples
• e. Relationships
• Rule 5. Recapitulation/Restatement

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How Much Do Learners Remember in a Lecture?
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The Conclusion

• Ask questions
• Create anticipation
• Encourage questions
• Summarize key points
• Help learners remember

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Organizing a Lecture - Summary

• 1) Decide why you will lecture
• 2) Reflect on the characteristics of
  effectiveness
• 3) Develop an Introduction - 5 minutes
• 4) Develop a Body/Discussion of five key points
  45 minutes
• 5) Develop a Conclusion 10 minutes

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Thank you!