Communication in large classrooms: Issues, challenges, and solutions

Abstract

Communication is not just about transmission of information, but it is all about connecting with the class, creating a deeper understanding of message, and leaving the audience enthused! Lectures are the common modes of communication in academia; however, they are generally criticized for being passive, inefficient to promote higher order thinking skills (HOTS), lacking outcome-based approach, and for having limited scope for feedback on learning [1]. Nonetheless, one cannot underestimate the power of lectures since they are the most feasible means to address a large audience.