The art of lecturing is examined in detail and suggestions are offered on how to lecture in an effective manner. The first of two main sections deals with the preparation of lectures, offering guidance on such matters as determining the objectives, choosing the content, planning the structure, deciding on the method of delivery, and preparing…

These two documents present (1) a user's guide to the Personal Teaching Improvement Guides Program developed at the University of California, Berkeley and (2) a sample guide. The program uses results of student evaluations (keyed to 24 teaching practices) and descriptions of successful teaching practices to individualize instructional improvement…