Download - Lecture method of teaching
LECTURE
DR. MAHESWARI [email protected]
DEFINITION
• " The lecture is a pedagogical method whereby the teacher formally delivers a carefully planned expository address on some particular topic or problem". James Michael Lee
LECTURE METHOD
TECHNIQUE OF LECTURE
• Organise the class room in a way which is conducive for teaching learning activity.
• Prepare lesson plan on the topic which need to be discussed showing objectives, content, teaching learning activity, AV aids & time
• start the lecture with introduction osf self, if not introduced earlier, introduce the topic and review the previous topic.
• Organise the content matter, which needs to be lectured in the class room.
• Alter the pitch and volume of voice periodically while lecturing.
• Develop a routine pace depending on the respectivity level of students such as going fast while teaching simple topic and slow down in teaching difficult topics.
• Maintain eye contact and avoid looking out of windows, at walls and over students head while teaching.
• Do not repeat words.
• Make use of appropriate AV aids
• Converse freely with the students. look in between the prepared notes, but do not read the contents continuously.
• Make use of simple plans and use key points from contents around which the whole lecture is based
• Clarifythe previous concepts before moving towards next topic.
• Manage the lecture in planned time as teaching in less time will enable students to understand and more time than expected arise tension and damage the lecture.
FUNCTIONS
• Delivers the relevant knowledge in an organized way.
• Provide references to the students to gather information.
• Provides a brief introduction on knowledge of learning before demonstrating the skill or introducing new area of learning.
• Clarifies concepts with illustration.
LEARNING PYRAMID
MERITS OF LECTURE METHOD
• Lecture method stimulates students and promotes critical thinking process.
• Lecture method meets the learning needs of the learners as it is based on need and interest of the learners.
• It aparently saves resources.
• It provides the presence of teacher with the students.
• It gives a feeling of security to the students.
• It caters to a large group of learners at a time.
• It provides flexibility as the teacher is in close contact with his / her students.
• The teacher can adjust his / her technique in accordance with the learner's abilities, aptitudes and interest.
DEMERITS OF LECTURE METHOD
• It keeps the pupil in a passive situation.
• It does not allow for individual pace of learning.
• Lecture method hardly offers any possibility of checking the learning progress.
• It does not facilitate problem solving .
• In lecture method, less attention is paid to problem solving, feedback from learners, decision making & critical thinking.
• If the lecture is not prepared before hand it fails to attain the objectives.
• Lecture method fails to sustain the attention, concentration and interest of the learners.
GUIDELINES FOR AN EFFECTIVE LECTURE
• A specific topic or information should be arranged in such a way as to leave a single, clear impression on the minds of the students.
• A teacher should utilize different ways of presenting the same information.
• The teacher should have pauses in between the lesson so that the students may gain knowledge bit by bit.
• Pictoral illustrations such as pictures, maps, charts should be freely used as these help in motivating the learners.
• The learners should be encouraged to ask questions. This will enable them to clarify their doubts.
• Actual objects, models, diagrams, sketches should be used.
• The lesson should divided into sections which will have logical sequence. This will enable the learners to understand easily & also train them in systematic thinking besides assisting them to put their own thoughts logically.
ESSENTIALS OF A GOOD LECTURE
A GOOD LECTURE
Avoid annoying mannerisms
Tailor speech & writing
proper use of body language
Topic based on need & interest
Clarify concepts with examples
Lecture with respectivity of students
Manage lecture in time
LECTURE