Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Boring Lecture II

Last month I wrote about a boring lecture. I've been think again about the reason why this particular class is so boring.

Why? Why is it? Why is this scholarly well-experienced professor bad at giving an interesting, enjoyable lecture?

The monotone? Maybe.

But the biggest reason I think is that her lecture lacks stories of real experience.Yes, she gives examples to make it easier for us to understand. But, they are just imaginary examples.

In another class I'm taking, the lecturer is an actual staff of a nonprofit organization. She gives examples from her actual experience. She keeps the class interesting and students' attention.

Maybe this boring class is difficult to give real examples, but this is where she can make difference. It doesn't matter whether it is an undergraduate or graduate program. Professor's job is to teach and train students effectively and help them to be successful, besides pursuing scholarly knowledge. 

And it is a very tiring task to try to focus on boring lecture. Maybe she can work on it, hopefully.

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