The document provides strategies for effectively delivering a classroom lecture, including capturing students' interest through vocal variety, gestures, movement and eye contact. It recommends opening a lecture in a warm, friendly manner to minimize anxiety while grabbing attention, and closing by drawing conclusions and posing a provocative final question. General tips include practicing delivery techniques, not reading lectures directly, and preparing emotionally.

1. DELIVERING A LECTUREGENERAL STRATEGIES

2. More than reciting concepts…

3. CLASSROOM LECTURE

4. NATURAL TOOLS TO CATCH STUDENTS’ ATTENTIONVoice

5. Gesture

6. Movement

7. Facial expression

8. Eye contactGENERAL STRATEGIESWatch yourself on videotape.Learn how not to read your lectures.Prepare yourself emotionally for class.

9. OPENING A LECTUREStart in a warm, friendly way.

10. Minimize nervousness and anxiety.

11. Grab students’ attention from the beginning.

12. Vary your opening through dramatic techniques.

13. Announce objectives.

14. Establish rapport with students.CAPTURING STUDENTS’ INTERESTThink about and watch your audience.

15. Vary delivery to keep attention.

16. Make the organization explicit.