There are a variety of people with different mindsets in a large group which are needed to be tackled by the teacher. Students may be keen listeners or not so keen listeners; bored listeners or sleeping students. Does learning of students depend upon the student's abilities? We cannot deny it but we also cannot deny that a good delivered lecture makes a very good impact on all types of students.
Teaching a large group is a pleasure for some and frustration for others. This is all due to differences in the management of the lecture as a tool. This tool if used effectively makes a big difference. Knowledge and communication skills are very important part of delivery of lectures. It is an art which may be god gifted or developed; and a science which we need to understand and to develop competence and skills.
Teaching large group, pedagogy, lecture, tool, feedback, use of technology, learning
