What's wrong with lecturing — and what's being done about it
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The second installmentof American RadioWorks' audio and Web series, “Tomorrow’s College,” is out.
"Don't Lecture Me" and is about rethinking the way college students learn.
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Here's the intro:
College students spend a lot of time listening to lectures. But research shows there are better ways to learn. And experts say students need to learn better because the 21st century economy demands more well-educated workers.
It has three segments:
American RadioWorks is the award-winning documentary arm of MPR’s parent company.
You can read and listen to the second installment here.
You can access the first installment, "Some College, No Degree,” here.
