Lecturing conveys information, but may not build understanding; it casts learners as passive receivers of information. Integrating lectures with discussion and activities will help students process and understand the information presented. During a pause in the lecture, have students turn to a peer and:
Students typically retain the most information in the first 10 minutes of a lecture, so limit lecture. Find ways to have students create mini summaries throughout the lesson. Ask students with experience in industry if they have anything to add; ask students from other countries to compare their experience.
To capture students' interest: