Y. Steinert, L. Snell
1999
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Quality indicators
Journal
Medical Teacher
Abstract
SUMMARY Interactive lecturing involves an increased interchange between teachers, students and the lecture content.The use of interactive lectures can promote active learning, heighten attention and motivation, give feedback to the teacher and the student, and increase satisfaction for both.This article describes a number of interactive techniques that can be used in large group presentations as well as general strategies that can promote interactivity during lectures. Have you ever given or attended an interactive lecture? What was it that made it interactive?What were your impressions of this method of teaching? Whereas much has been written about effective lecturing and presentation skills in medical education (Cox & Ewan, 1988; Laidlaw, 1988; Newble & Cannon, 1994), little has been written about the bene® ts and strategies of interactive lecturing for medical teachers.The goals of this article are to describe the advantages and indications for interactive lectures, to discuss common fears and concerns about using this method of teaching, to outline a number of interactive techniques that can be incorporated into medical teaching at all levels, and to highlight general guidelines for successful interaction and audience participation.