The Origins of Lecture-Based Learning

Lecture-based learning originated as an efficient method for disseminating knowledge when information resources were scarce. It allowed a single expert to educate many students simultaneously, a practical solution for its time.

In medieval universities, lectures were the primary means of instruction, with professors reading from rare texts to students who copied the material verbatim.

While effective historically, it’s important to explore how this model’s limitations impact contemporary learners’ ability to achieve merit-based growth.