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Lecture Method

IV. Situations when Lecture method can be effectively used

i. In the introduction of a new topic


ii. In the introduction of new instruments
iii. Revising and summarising lessons
iv. Presentation of Supplementary information
v. Covering the syllabus quickly
vi. Presenting the history of plants and animals
vii. Passing on biographical information about scientists
viii. Presentation of factual information

V. Advantages of lecture method

i. It is easy for the teacher to prepare and execute.


ii. Large number of students can be handled at the same time.
iii. It economises time and effect.
iv. The teacher can express his ideas very effectively by his tone, gestures and facial expressions.
v. It provides better opportunity for clarification of important things.
vi. It can be organized in accordance with the principles of educational psychology.
vii. This method is more helpful in introducing a new topic.
viii. Lecture method develops good audience habits.
ix. It provides opportunities of correlating events and subjects.

VI. Disadvantages of lecture method

i. Lengthy lectures can easily lead to boredom.


ii. It does not encourage pupil activity unless the lecturer is extremely competent.
iii. In it, the students are generally passive recipients.
iv. The average student may not be able to fix up his attention to a lecture of say 45 minutes. During this
span his attention may be diverted.
v. In this method more content may be covered by a teacher, but less learning may take place.
vi. A lecture may become monotonous to the pupils after a while. Very few teachers can keep interest
up-to the end.
vii. There is no way to know the real reactions of the pupils. Whether they are attentive and are
understanding the lesson is rather difficult to know.

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