A maggid shiur (Hebrew: מגיד שיעור, romanized: maggiḏ shiʿur, lit.
He usually lectures in one place, on a given topic, generally on advanced and in-depth Talmudic studies, on a fixed schedule.
The stature of a maggid shiur is a much sought-after position by the typical yeshiva student.
Elazar Shach told a future maggid shiur that the key to successful lectures is "knowing how to ask the initial questions that comprise the shiur.
"[2] While the chavrusa (study partner) system requires more commitment and participant preparation,[3] a maggid shiur generally has more experience, and ideally "points out details" that both partners "never knew."