5 tips to lecture without lecturing

When a student asked me to lecture more, I was surprised. She explained that sometimes she just wants the teacher to explain. She was struggling to pick up the material from readings. I do not like to lecture BUT I have learned that my personal distaste for the lecture format does not meet the needs of all my students. Some students benefit from hearing the information out loud. If you are like me and aren't a great lecturer, or even if you are, here are my 5 tips for the lecture: