1. Getting the Most Out of Lectures VALUE MaP The Student Learning Advisory Service Gina May

2. Aims of the Workshop Why are lectures used in Higher Education? How to prepare Using lectures effectively

3. Why use lectures? Transmission of large amount of material in a logical sequence Supplements and elaborates curriculum Sets up further sessions Demonstrates how academics work in the field Provides introduction to unfamiliar area Provides unavailable material Communicates enthusiasm Good for auditory learners Reaches large numbers at the same time

5. Enemies of the lecture Preoccupation with outside affairs Emotional mood of the listener Disinterest Failure to understand material Feeling of isolation

6. Preparation for Lectures Attend Be prompt Be awake Put them in context Think about them in advance Preparatory reading Check previous lecture Anticipate content

7. During the Lecture Recognise the key parts Listen Watch Take notes Listen and take notes Be creative Record some lectures Ask questions

8. Active Notetaking Techniques Brain-maps Bullet points Wide margins Layout Headings and sub-headings Template Explore techniques

9. Good Practice After the Lecture Review Summarise File systematically Enjoy!