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Lecture Method of teaching, Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages

Definition of Lecture Method of Teaching

Lecture method of teaching is the oldest teaching method applied in educational institution.
This teaching method is one way channel of communication of information. Students’
involvement in this teaching method is just to listen and sometimes pen down some notes if
necessary during the lecture, combine the information and organized it.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Lecture Method

Advantages of Lecture Method of Teaching

In this teaching method a large amount the topics can be covered in a single class period.

Using of this method exclude the using of any equipment or Lab.

Learning material is not required.

Student listening skills developed.

Logical arrangement of the material in order to present it orally

Help to learn languages

Disadvantages of Lecture Method of Teaching

Psychologically this method is acceptable because individuals are not alike. Teacher delivers the
same lecture to both students without recognizing the individual differences.

Learning is an active process thus study should encourage to actively participate in the class
room instead of just listening the teacher.

Language using in the lecture is above the standard of the students. They are not able get full
advantage of the lecture.

Lecture are often forgotten by the students soon after while learning is retained if activities are
experienced.

Attention level is not the same while student listening the lecture.

Lecture method is the oldest method of teaching. It is based on the philosophy of idealism. This
method refers to the explanation of the topic to the students. The emphasis is on the
presentation of the content. The teacher clarifies the content matter to the students by using
gestures, simple devices, by changing voice, change in position and facial expressions. Teachers
are more active and students are passive but the teacher also asks questions to keep the
students attentive.

This method is economical and can be used among large number of students. It saves time and
also covers syllabus. It is the simplest method for teachers and does not require any
arrangements. It gives the students training in listening. It provides an opportunity an
opportunity for better clarification of the topics and lying stress on significant ideas. It brings a
personal contact and touch to impress or influence the pupils.

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.

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 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 the students to ask questions teaching aids should also
be used to make the lecture effective. The content of the lecture should be logical and
according to the standard of the students.

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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