<ul><li>The UK government set a cap on annual tuition fees at £9535, causing funding issues for universities.</li><li>A study highlighted three principles for enhancing lecture courses: enthusiasm, engagement, and enablement.</li><li>Enthusiasm is crucial to engage students, with sharing contemporary research and history of the subject being effective.</li><li>Engagement involves keeping students thinking and using various teaching styles and visual aids.</li><li>Simple demonstrations and interactive elements like foam dice and fidget-spinners can aid engagement.</li><li>Encouraging questions, even seemingly trivial ones, and providing supportive answers is essential in teaching.</li><li>Enablement includes providing additional materials and clear learning outcomes for students.</li><li>Continuous assessment and feedback are important for student participation and achievement.</li><li>Emphasizing enthusiasm, engagement, and enablement in teaching can significantly improve student learning outcomes.</li><li>Effective teaching methods do not have to be overly complex but should focus on student engagement and support.</li></ul>

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