Interrogating Pedagogical Modalities: An In-depth Examination of the Lecture Method in Higher Education
Journal Title: International Journal of Higher Education Pedagogies - Year 2024, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
The prevalence of the lecture method in university education prompts an inquiry into its adoption, whether driven by demonstrated effectiveness or individual instructor preferences. This study aims to elucidate critical aspects of the lecture method's implementation, investigating if educators augment it with additional resources and employ a well-defined model for effective delivery. Furthermore, the research explores the allocation of time and resources by instructors to cultivate an optimal learning environment. A key aspect of this investigation is the examination of methods utilized by educators to assess the effectiveness of their lectures. Conducted within the context of the Royal University of Bhutan, this study employs a phenomenological approach to address the ambiguity surrounding the lecture method's popularity and implementation. The findings illuminate a widespread utilization of the lecture method yet reveal that only a minority of instructors possess a comprehensive understanding of its theoretical foundations. Both educators and students express a collective desire for improvements in terms of resources, delivery techniques, and increased student engagement within the lecture format. These insights highlight the need for a more nuanced and informed approach to the integration of the lecture method in university education.
Authors and Affiliations
Gembo Tshering,
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP745520
- DOI https://doi.org/10.33422/ijhep.v5i1.621
- Views 58
- Downloads 0
Professional Development for Effective Teaching in Higher Education
Improved instruction leads to effective student learning, which is one of the key elements for the success of the higher education institutions. Most faculty members begin teaching professionally based on their experienc...
Gender and Other Inequalities in Secondary Education in Post-Conflict Sierra Leone: Exploring the Experiences and Outcomes of Girls in Schools
This study extends limited research on understanding gender and education in post-conflict contexts. The study goes beyond the descriptive analysis of equality in terms of numbers but rather focuses on the gendered proce...
A Deep Dive into Accreditation: Using Action Research to Assess and Evaluate a Teacher Education Program
Continuous assessment in the fields of teaching and education is a must for faculty in higher education as well as the teaching candidates they instruct. Such assessment requires a deep dive into practice and policy alon...
Can Mentimeter Enhance University Student Participation in Taught Sessions?
There has been much research looking into the link between active engagement and learning in higher education students. This article presents an action research study that was conducted using a qualitative method to eval...
Wait a Minute? Uniting Physical Exercise and Data Science in Higher Learning
Purpose: This study explores the design and implementation of a novel Data Science course that integrates physical activity and physiological data collection. The course, scheduled twice weekly, combines a 30-minute phys...