Comparing Lecturing and Small Group Discussions

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Author(s): Gregory C. Petty (University of Tennessee, USA)and Ernest W. Brewer (University of Tennessee, USA)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 19
Source title: Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technologies and Adult Education Integration
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Viktor Wang (California State University - Long Beach, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61692-906-0.ch024

Keywords: Adult Learning / Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference

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This chapter contains a description and discussion of the teaching and learning methods of the lecture (content delivery method) and small group discussion (interaction method). It also addresses the various steps in using each of these two techniques and compares them along with identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each technique. These formats are explored and discussed regarding procedures for facilitating and presenting and a planning sheet and an evaluation form for each is included. Major studies are cited and used to support strategies and techniques presented. In summary, these instructional techniques are compared and contrasted for their respective benefits for the adult learner.

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