Punctuated Lectures help promote student engagement during a lecture through the process of asking students to be more self-aware of their own involvement (Angelo & Cross, 1993). The activity also can help students refocus attention if their minds have wandered, which can improve active listening. Over time and with practice, students can develop skills as self-monitoring listeners. In short, Punctuated Lectures can help students develop metacognitive skills, or the ability to think about their own thinking and learning.
Citation: Punctuated Lecture. The K. Patricia Cross Academy. Retrieved May 15, 2023 from https://kpcrossacademy.org/techniques/punctuated-lecture/.