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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.
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Nagmoti, J. (2020). Communication in Large Classrooms: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions. In: Parija, S., Adkoli, B. (eds) Effective Medical Communication . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3409-6_10
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