About this workshop

The traditional lecture, as a mode of teaching, is almost synonymous with higher education. Over the last centuries the lecture has developed slowly from exclusively oral presentations, to the inclusion of overhead projectors and even multimedia. However, with ever widening access to technology, the lecture need no longer be simply a matter of chalk and talk. You’ve sat through dozens of lectures in your life and some have been brilliant and some unutterably disappointing! Lectures are a powerful tool in an educator’s toolkit.

In this session, we examine various structures that underpin typical lecturing scenarios, the materials and processes that support these, and offer examples for consideration and critique. We also take something of a deep dive into what it means to lecture, and what giving a lecture means for you as a presenter.

About the presenter

Ms Janine Carlse, Capacity Development Specialist, Office of Postgraduate Studies and Researcher Development

From 2020 to 2022, Janine Carlse was a lecturer on the Global Citizenship Programme at the University of Cape Town. In her current role as Capacity Development Specialist, Janine’s primary responsibility is to conceptualise, implement and ensure successful delivery of postgraduate development and academic transformation initiatives in line with certain strategic goals, and in partnership with various departments across the University of Cape Town.

Janine’s experience within the higher education sector includes a combination of research, project management and administration, stakeholder engagement and partnerships, working with civil society organisations, student academic support, tutoring, facilitation and lecturing.

Format

Online via MS Teams

What level of study is the workshop aimed at?

Which faculty/faculties is the workshop aimed at?

While the workshop is aimed at certain levels of study and faculties, anyone is welcome to join, as long as any stipulated requirements are met, such as participation and/or preparation.

Requirements