The amount of content which students gain from a lecture depends on several things which are beyond the control of teachers. This excellent monograph focuses on what students learn in psychology class but provides lecturers with suggestions for increasing student attention in any subject. Very readable, good for new or experienced faculty. Jossey-Bass Inc., 1987. These readings review the large lecture situation from the student and the faculty perspectives.
Chapters present ideas on using effective communication styles, and gathering student feedback.
Common sense approaches to lecturing are helpful to teaching large lecture classes.