Are you still lecturing? If so, you are like most faculty. The lecture continues to be the most used teaching approach. Although the lecture has often got a bad reputation for not being active enough, you may be pleased to know that a substantial body of research shows that when done well, the lecture can be an excellent way to engage students and help build and enhance their knowledge. Research has shown that while lectures are especially helpful to novice or new learners, they can benefit all learners. When professors skillfully share course content via lectures, students develop foundational knowledge and increase their understanding of complex concepts. As students learn and master course content, they become more confident and have higher self-efficacy, often increasing their motivation to learn more.
