School of Medicine Key Educational Skills Workshop
Large Group Teaching

Principal Faculty:

Susan Masters, PhD
Professor & Academy Chair in Pharmacology Education
Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology

Tracy Fulton, PhD
Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics

When speaking to a large group, have you ever caught members of your audience, or even yourself, starting to nod off? Large group teaching (a.k.a. lecturing) does not have to be so sedating. This workshop provides faculty with the techniques and skills needed to prepare and deliver stimulating and effective presentations.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Outline approaches to the planning and delivery of dynamic presentations
• Describe 3-4 techniques for engaging learners
• Provide constructive feedback to a colleague about their presentation

The first half of the workshop will focus on practical tips for improving professional presentations, including:

• Introducing the topic and gaining audience attention
• Organizing the presentation effectively
• Using visuals, including the blackboard, productively
• Actively involving participants and motivating learning
• Concluding the presentation in a powerful manner

During the second half of the workshop, participants will implement workshop suggestions in a micro-teaching situation that involves giving and receiving feedback.

Advance Preparation:

Participants must come prepared with a ten-minute presentation, either new or old, to deliver in front of a small group during the workshop.