Lecture Method

M7-98 Academic instructor Course

Martin CastelCWO (OR-9), NL Air force

NATO School Oberammergau, Germany

Lesson Objective:

AIM:

The AIM of this lesson is to explain how to use the lecture methods effectively.

OBJECTIVES:

�Define the lecture method of instruction

�Explain the recommended Format

�Discuss the associated Tips and techniques

overview

• The lecture method of instruction.

• The recommended Format

• The associated Tips and techniques

overview

• The lecture method of instruction.

• The recommended Format

• The associated Tips and techniques

A Teaching Lecture is a Formal or Informal lesson

of

reproducible Information ,Concepts or Principles

given by a single individual.

Purpose� Disseminates Information

� Knowledge and Comprehension

Level Lessons

� Used to Introduce New Material which

is Later Reinforced with other

Methods

Formal / Informal lesson

overview

• The lecture method of instruction.

• The recommended Format

• The associated Tips and techniques

DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

Formal vs Informal

DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

Group assignment

ADVANTAGES

� Inexpensive/efficient

� Presented concisely in rapid sequence

� Suitable for introducing new subjects

� Student can receive info from resident expert

� Good method for large groups

� Only one instructor needed

DISADVANTAGES

� Doesn’t lead to maximum achievement

� Ineffective in teaching, cooperative group thinking, verbal or motor skills

� Difficult to gauge student comprehension of material

� Instructor strives to keep student attention the whole class

Formal Vs Informal

formal

Informal

overview

• The lecture method of instruction.

• The recommended Format

• The associated Tips and techniques

Group assignment

Group 1

What makes an instructor a good instructor

Group2

How can we Capturing Students’ Interest

Group 3

State examples of good Delivery Techniques

Group4

The instructor shall never ……………

Factors to Consider

� Capturing Students’ Interest� Watch your audience

� Vary your delivery

� Explicitly organize your lecture

� Enthusiasm

� Be conversational

� Simple language

� Topic Selection

Factors to Consider

� Capturing Students’ Interest (cont)

� Incorporate anecdotes and stories

� Don’t talk to your notes

� Use movement

� Keep track of time

� Classroom set-up

Factors to Consider

� Delivery Techniques

� Eye contact

� Vary your voice

� Pause

� Facial expressions

� Natural speaking stance

Factors to Consider

� Be sure you are preparing and giving a teaching lecture,

�not a briefing or speech.

� Develop the lesson so students will learn it and not just hear it.

Factors to Consider

� Practice to estimate how long it takes to

make each point,

� how smoothly you use visual aids and to

build confidence.

� Don't assume the time will work out—you

must practice to be sure.

overview

• The lecture method of instruction.

• The recommended Format

• The associated Tips and techniques

QUESTIONS?

Overview

Definition

Format

Factors to Consider

questions

• Define the lecture method of instruction.

questions

• Define the lecture method of instruction.

• When are we teaching a formal lecture

questions

• Define the lecture method of instruction.

• When are we teaching a formal lecture

• When are we teaching a informal lecture

questions

• Define the lecture method of instruction.

• When are we teaching a formal lecture

• When are we teaching a informal lecture

• State a tip or techniques for the instructor

questions

• Define the lecture method of instruction.

• When are we teaching a formal lecture

• When are we teaching a informal lecture

• State a tip or techniques for the instructor

• The instructor shall never….

Lesson Objective:

AIM:

The AIM of this lesson is to explain how to use the lecture method effectively.

OBJECTIVES:

�Define the lecture method of instruction.

�Describe the recommended Format of a lesson

�Discuss the associated Tips and techniques

NATO School Oberammergau, Germany

Be back at……

for the lesson

Guided discussion