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TOPIC: LECTURE METHOD
BACKGROUND
Lecture method has been in use for ages and is one of the best ways
to disseminate knowledge in large classroom. It is one of the oldest
methods of teaching in which the teacher focuses on theory of the
syllabus. lecture method is an effective tool for preparations of
candidate who vie to participate in various competitive exams and
practical exams. Lecture method helps in memorizing things much
faster and in an efficient way.
Question
Explain the situation where the use of the lecture
method will be apt.
Definitions
Lecture Method is basically a teaching method where the teacher
presents learning concepts to students while they listen passively
without necessarily engaging in a discussion.
Lecture method is transmissive method which is based on vertical
learning, where by the teacher has all the knowledge and the know-
how on a particular topic and he transmits it to students. In this
teaching method the teacher focuses more on the theory of a lesson.
Benefits of lecture method
❑ Classes flow smoothly and without reasons for lag which saves
valuable classroom time.
❑ Classroom lecture method of teaching can be modified for larger
students’ population with ease.
❑ Organized lesson structure: students can emulate the pattern and
speed set by professors, thus, doing away with the hassle of creating a
separate study plan.
Scenarios where the use of the lecture method may
be apt:
Introducing new topics.
Handling Large class sizes
Providing context or background information about a topic.
Summarizing complex materials.
While the lecture method can be effective in these situations, it is important
to complement lectures with interactive and engaging activities to promote
student engagement, understanding, and retention of the material.
LIMITATIONS
This method is useful in large classes, but it also has some limitations.
❑ This method makes the students passive listeners.
❑ There is very little scope for pupil activity.
❑ It is against the principle of learning by doing.
❑ It does not take into consideration individual differences.
❑ It does not develop power of rezoning of the students.
❑ It becomes monotonous to the students.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Though this method has much limitation but still it is the most used method.
The lecture method can be made effective by using following points;
❑ Subject matter should be arranged properly.
❑ Teacher should have process in between the lesson.
❑ These should be abundant repetition of the topic.
❑ The teacher should encourage students to ask questions
❑ Teaching aids should also be used to make the lecture effective.
CONCLUSION
Thus, we conclude that the lecture method can
be very effective, if it is made more interactive
and interesting for students.
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