to lecture

Definition of to lecture in English English dictionary: To berate, to scold; {v} to read lectures, reprimand, reprove; {n} a discourse on a subject, a reprimand; To teach, by giving a speech on a given topic; {f} deliver a discourse before an audience (especially one that is instructive); reprimand tediously, reprove formally; If someone lectures you about something, they criticize you or tell you how they think you should behave. He used to lecture me about getting too much sun Chuck would lecture me, telling me to get a haircut She was no longer interrogating but lecturing. Lecture is also a noun. Our captain gave us a stern lecture on safety; teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class); A component of a class for instruction See class component; a component of a course which is not optional; The act of reading; as, the lecture of Holy Scripture; A reprimand or formal reproof from one having authority; To read or deliver a lecture to; A lecture is a talk someone gives in order to teach people about a particular subject, usually at a university or college. a series of lectures by Professor Eric Robinson; A discourse on any subject; especially, a formal or methodical discourse, intended for instruction; sometimes, a familiar discourse, in contrast with a sermon; To reprove formally and with authority; A (very) large group of people who all sit in a room and listen and take notes whilst the lecturer lectures Often lectures are initially overcrowded but they become smaller as the semester wears on; A straight talk or exposition, possibly using visual or other aids, with no group contribution other than questions, usually asked after the conclusion of the lecture; (lekt-cherr) A lecture is a body of information, read or delivered to an audience, with the objective of providing instruction about a particular matter or issue; deliver a lecture or talk; "She will talk at Rutgers next week"; "Did you ever lecture at Harvard?"; An instruction or verbal discourse by a speaker before a large group of students This teaching method has historically been quite prominent in education because it is an economic way to communicate information to large groups However, increasing knowledge about the group's difficulties in maintaining concentration and absorbing extensive information while in a passive listening mode has brought the value of lectures under criticism Audiovisual presentations, demonstration of patients and intermittent discussions can help activate learners; A Latin derived word meaning "to read " Lectures frequently are large introductory classes (with as many as 500 students) and are primarily one-way communication of prepared materials from instructor to students Students attend, take notes, and have limited time for asking questions Lecture courses are frequently accompanied by a discussion section; An art of transferring information from the notes of the lecturer to the notes of the students without passing through the minds of either; When the leader gives an audio presentation that may be accompanied by a visual presentation, either slides or a video; A discourse given before an audience or class intended to teach something; A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to group; {i} discourse given before an audience (especially one that is instructive); tedious reprimand, formal reproof; An art of transferring information from the notes of the Lecturer to the notes of the students without passing through "the minds of either"; a speech that is open to the public; "he attended a lecture on telecommunications"; A rehearsal of a lesson; An advertising technique that occurs when a source speaks to the audience in an attempt to inform and persuade; A talk or AV show during which pictures may be projected; a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to"; A traditional method of instruction in which students learn from a faculty member’s presentation of a subject; includes address, speech and sermon; If you lecture on a particular subject, you give a lecture or a series of lectures about it. She then invited him to Atlanta to lecture on the history of art She has danced, choreographed, lectured and taught all over the world; A traditional teaching method where the instructor presents course material by lecturing; Lecture can be used when students have questions they need an "expert" to answer That "expert" does not have to be the instructor, but could be one of the students in the class or an outside consultant Lectures can also be used to motivate and develop enthusiasm; deliver a lecture or talk; "She will talk at Rutgers next week"; "Did you ever lecture at Harvard?; teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class) a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to"; Large, formal classes in which lecturers present course material to all students enrolled in a given subject; To deliver a lecture or lectures; censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"; "The deputy ragged the Prime Minister"; "The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup"; Teacher-centered instructional strategy designed to convey large amounts of factual information; Course in which the subject matter is presented orally to a class, with a minimal amount of student participation