On Listening to Lectures.
Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 4. P. 106 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Garnett, George 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the changing dynamics of listening to lectures, noting a shift in audience behavior towards less attentiveness and more distractions, possibly due to technological influences and shorter attention spans. It highlights the importance of active engagement and mental participation in listening to lectures, emphasizing the need for listeners to adapt to the lecturer's style and actively engage with the content. Despite modern distractions like Powerpoint slides, lectures still hold the potential to communicate insights effectively, requiring intense intellectual effort from listeners to truly benefit from the experience. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:History Today. 2025/04, Vol. 75, Issue 4, p106
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Psychology
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0018-2753
- Accession Number:183765963
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