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.
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References and Additional Resources
Barkley, E. F., Major, C. H. (2018). Interactive Lecturing: A Handbook for College Faculty. San Francisco, CA: Wiley/Jossey-Bass.
Angelo, T. A., & Cross, K. P. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques: A handbook for college teachers. (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Cashin, W. E. (2010). IDEA paper #46: Effective lecturing.
Duke University, Center for Instructional Technology. (n.d.). Lecture busters: Keeping students engaged.
Citation: Punctuated Lecture. The K. Patricia Cross Academy. Retrieved May 15, 2023 from https://kpcrossacademy.org/techniques/punctuated-lecture/.