Planning a Lecture
23 January 2007
4:45 pm, HH 231
This workshop will explore the process of planning a single lecture. The most basic aspect of lecture design is the choice of content. (What can I cover in 50 minutes?) Resting on the content are the structural and compositional elements of the lecture. (What do good examples look like? How should I balance the theory and computation required for the topic? How should the lecture be organized?) Once an outline for the lecture is in place, the presentation aspects of the lecture such as boardwork, artwork and technology are considered. To make some important choices in the design of the lecture, we will need a clear idea of how the course goals and student composition of the course drive the course.
For grad students who are preparing for mock lectures or teaching/TAing their first courses, this workshop will be helpful for appearing organized and focused under the scrutiny of undergraduates. We will also discuss tools and resources available to grad students for developing lessons and presenting material in class.
PLEASE: COME PREPARED with a topic from a specific Notre Dame course in mind. A textbook would be helpful if you can get one.