Giving a Lecture

Abstract

The lecture is still a major teaching method in most medical schools. It is a method that can be useful for some kinds of student learning, such as the acquisition of information, and it is a potentially rewarding and interesting teaching task for staff. Reasons advanced in support of the lecture method include its economy in teaching large numbers of students; the way in which it can be used to introduce new material; its capacity to provide a framework for integrating the contributions from other teaching methods, materials and activities in the curriculum; and as a means of pacing and guiding student study.