ABSTRACT
Adler's humorous description of the traditional lecture is the transfer of information from the notes of the lecturer to the notes of the audience without that information passing through the minds of either. Well-trained didactic presenters focus their efforts on making sure the information they present passes through the minds of the students on the way to being recorded in their notes. This often means using a wide variety of didactic techniques within the same presentation. It also means that most effective didactic lessons are short, dramatic, and dense with vital information. In a well-planned unit of study, didactic presentation should probably not exceed 10–15% of class time.
