The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Vol. 38 No. 4 July/August 2007
By Bette Case Di Leonardi, PhD, RN-BC
ABSTRACT
The lecture has become less popular as a teaching method in recent years. Yet even in our enlightened age, when active learning methods abound, some educational purposes are well served by the lecture method. This article identifies appropriate purposes for the lecture and approaches that can be used to overcome its limitations, rendering it maximally effective. Selected research findings and recommendations of recognized authorities are presented.
AUTHOR
Dr. Di Leonardi is Independent Consultant, Chicago, Illinois.
The author discloses that she has no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
The author thanks the Indiana University School of Nursing, Department of Lifelong Learning, Indianapolis, Indiana, for the use of its library resources.
Address correspondence to Bette Case Di Leonardi, PhD, RN-BC, Independent Consultant, 56 W. Schiller Street, Chicago, IL 60610-2010.
