Lecture & Coaching

Lecture

Lecture is an environment where a mentor or student teaches a larger group—typically without interruption.

Lectures are given to present new ideas or a synthesis of ideas. They are also used when a great deal of information needs to be presented quickly, so that the group can move forward with their reading, writing and discussing. Quality lectures augment the other learning environments, give students examples of superb scholarship and inspire them to study more on their own.

When combined with discussion, lecture becomes even more effective as an environment of learning as larger groups engage students interactively while the presenter maintains order and flow. 

Coaching

Coaching is usually performed one-on-one or in small groups. When coaching, a mentor gives advice and suggestions, encourages, corrects, challenges and supports a student in personal and individual ways.

This environment is based on a relationship of trust. A mentor meeting, where coaching takes place, is initiated by either the student or mentor. For most students these occur every few weeks.

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