Teaching on the web

[Julian Gibbs]

     At a recent lunch conversation with colleagues from all over the
     University, a chemistry prof reported on a recent trial in his
     discipline.  Learning performance, measured by a final exam, in a
     college chemistry course was measured in three randomly-assigned
     groups: traditional large-audience lecture, small classes, and
     individualized learning.  Guess who performed best.  That's right, the
     traditional lecture group.
     It seems that the traditional lecture is a very efficient means of
     information transfer.
     Before you ask, I do not know whether the study has been published.
     Further, I'm not sure I can recall who presented it at our lunch.
     Julian

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     S. Julian Gibbs, DDS, PhD                           Voice 615-322-3190
     Professor of Radiology                                FAX 615-322-3764
     Vanderbilt University Medical Center
     Nashville TN 37232-2675      mailto:julian.gibbs at mcmail.vanderbilt.edu
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