I remain of the opinion that the presentation of information is a necessary part of education. Lectures, books, web content, etc. are efficient ways to offer content which students then must process at a personal level to learn. This processing may involve discussion, hands-on activities, discussion with peers, etc. Education is not an either/or thing and those who believe that a lecture is an efficient way to begin the process of learning are not always suggesting that all class time should be spent in this way. I am also hoping that those who oppose the lecture are not assuming that the total learning experience happens in the classroom.
