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Part 3: OVERVIEW OF LECTURING | How to Lecture in Higher Education

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Kent Lofgren

This lesson aims to provide a quick overview of what lecturing means to me. There are many different ways to work as a lecturing university teacher, but here's a description of what I value.

What is lecturing?
A university lecturer is a teacher in a higher education institution who gives lectures to students. A lecture is a talk given to an audience to inform, instruct, or inspire them. Lecturing is essential to university life and significantly affects how well students learn. To be a good lecturer, you must engage your audience, deliver your material interestingly and ensure that your students understand what you're teaching.

When you plan to lecture in a university class, there are some things you will need to do. You should ensure you know your lecture's topic and how it will help the students learn. You should also practice how you will deliver your speech so that it is straightforward to understand for everyone in the class. Finally, during the lecture, be sure to be engaging and keep the student's attention on the material. If you do all these things, you will likely give a successful lecture that helps the students learn.

When you first start lecturing, getting to know your topic inside and out is essential. This means becoming familiar with the relevant literature and research surrounding the course. Consider how your lecture will contribute to the student's understanding of the course content. It is also vital to ensure that your presentation is wellorganized and flows smoothly. Once you understand your topic well and how to structure your lecture, you can begin practicing your delivery.

When you practice, you should time your presentation and ensure that you cover all the key points. You should also pay attention to how you are delivering the material. Ensure you are speaking clearly and at a pace that is easy for the students to follow. In addition, ensure that your body language is neutral and open. Finally, be aware of any potentially distracting manners to avoid them when delivering the lecture.

Once you have planned and practiced your lecture, it is time to deliver it to the class. When you are doing this, it is important to be engaging with the material. This means maintaining eye contact with the students, using facial expressions, and varying your voice throughout the lecture. You should also keep the students engaged by asking them questions and calling on them to participate.

Lecturing in a university class can be daunting. Still, if you follow my tips, you'll be successful. Just remember to know your topic, practice how you will deliver your lecture, and engage with the material in front of the class. I'm sure you can do these things and that you'll give many successful talks that help students learn.

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