Lecture work notes for introductory materials engineering classes

摘要

This paper describes a method for delivering technical matter by a method referred to as "lecture work notes".It is a method that is a variation on traditional blackboard lectures but enhances student involvement and participation in the lecture.The "lecture work notes" method essentially consists of a framework of complete handout-based lectures in which critical components of the lecture content are left as open spaces.These are then filled out during the lecture by individual students who participate in the development of the instructor's overhead lecture writings.This approach allows more time and attention to be devoted to the "active analytical content" of the lecture rather than the "passive descriptive content" of the lecture.Students are very positive about the use of the method and it appears that student performance in understanding material can be enhanced.