# Lecture Self-Assessment Lectures are one of the most common methods of instruction employed in higher education. Despite their critique, it has been demonstrated that they can be effective instructional tools for delivering large amounts of factual information to large audiences and if designed correctly they can even be interactive and engaging. Use the checklist below to see how you can improve your lectures. #### [Download the fillable PDF here](/file_url/132) #### Resources Babik, J. M., & Luther, V. P. (2020). Creating and presenting an effective lecture. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 40(1), 36-41. Bligh, D., & Cameron, B. J. (2000). What's the use of lectures? The Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 30(1), 192. Carnegie Mellon University. (n.d.). Lectures. Eberly Center Teaching Excellence & Educational Innovation. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from Davis, B. G. (2009). Tools for Teaching. John Wiley & Sons. Dartmouth. (n.d.). Effective Lecturing. Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from McKeachie, W. (2001) Teaching Tips: Strategies, Research, and Theory for College and University Teachers (11th ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Nilson, L. (2003) Teaching at Its Best (2nd ed.) Bolton, MA: Anker. Terada, T. (February 24th, 2022). 8 Evidence-Based Tips to Make Your Lectures More Engaging and Memorable. Edutopia. The University of Texas at Austin. (n.d.). Effective Lectures. Center for Teaching & Learning. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Center for Faculty Excellence. (March 2012). Effective Lecturing. For Your Consideration. Suggestions and Reflections on Teaching and Learning. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from [https://cfe.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/326/2014/08/FYC6.pdf](/file_url/166) Winstone, N., & Millward, L. (2012). Reframing perceptions of the lecture from challenges to opportunities: Embedding active learning and formative assessment into the teaching of large classes. Psychology Teaching Review, 18(2), 31-41. Wolff, M., Wagner, M. J., Poznanski, S., Schiller, J., & Santen, S. (2015). Not another boring lecture: engaging learners with active learning techniques. The Journal of emergency medicine, 48(1), 85-93. Yale. (n.d.). Effective lecturing. Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from ## Improve your Q scores Take our self-assessments and view our list of resources: - [Feedback Self-Assessment](/feedback-self-assessment) - [Assignment Self-Assessment](/assignment-self-assessment) - [Lecture Self-Assessment](/lecture-self-assessment) - [Leading Discussion Self-Assessment](/leading-discussion-self-assessment?admin_panel=1)