The document discusses the lecture-cum-demonstration method of teaching, which combines the traditional lecture method with hands-on demonstrations. It notes that this hybrid method is simple, helps impart both concrete and abstract knowledge, and allows students to remain active participants through experimentation and questioning. The key steps are planning, introducing the lesson, presenting content, and summarizing principles on the blackboard. While this method provides more information efficiently, students may lack opportunities for practical application and it can be one-sided if the instructor sets too fast a pace. The teacher must possess both theoretical and practical expertise to effectively relate principles with demonstrations.

1. By-
Dr. Roma Smart Joseph
Teacher Educator, Lucknow
UP, India

2. LECTURE
METHOD
+
DEMONSTRATION
METHOD
=
LECTURE –
CUM-
DEMONSTRA
TION
METHOD

3. LECTURE and
DEMOSTRATION METHOD
Basic Features:
1.Simple methods
2.Easy to impart concrete knowledge to abstract experiences
3. Experiment and explanation based
4. Instructor asks relevant questions
5. Students remains active participants. (usually)

4. LECTURE METHOD Traditional method
Chalk and talk method
Teacher centered method
Teacher is active and
learners are passive
One way communication
Easy to use in large group
Save time and money

5. DEMOSTRATION
METHOD
 “Doing” method
 Pre planed
 Learner can see and hear
 More sense organs involved
 Easy to understand
 Develope psychomotor and
Cognitive domains
 Lead experiences from
concrete to abstract

6. DEMO

10. PURPOSE OF LECTURE AND
DEMONSTRATION METHOD
 Gaining, learning
 Problem solving
 Verification of the facts
 Development of skill

11. STEPS INVOLVED
(A)PLANNING
 Identifies the concepts to be explained
 Formulate objectives
 Questions framing –> BOTH METHODS
 Rehearsal of the experiment
 Collection and arrangement of materials
Lecture Method
Demonstration Method

12.  Introduces the lesson by motivating the students
 Students personal experiences or real life situations
 Students environment
 Telling story
 Simple and interesting experiment
(B) INTRODUCTION OF THE
LESSON

13.  Consideration the interest of students
 While demonstration questions should be asked
which help the students to understand
 Provide illustration
 Language should be clear and simple
 All material related to demonstration should be clean
 All material should not be display at once
 Demonstration would be clearly visible to all learner
(C) PRESENTATION OF THE CONTENT

14.  Summarize the principles, facts and important points
(D) BLACK BOARD WORK

15. MERITS
 Saves money and time
 Useful for all students of varying ability
 Provide more information in less time
 Leads the students from concrete experiences to abstract
concepts
 Activates student’s attention
 Trains mental facilities

16. DEMERITS
 Lack of opportunity for practical ability
 Learners only observe the demonstration- No
active Participation- Students: One Way Observers
 Instructor may follow their own pace while
demonstration
 Not possible to teach all topics via these methods

17. ROLE OF THE
TEACHER
 Possess knowledge of both
theoretical and practical skills
 Should be enthusiastic and
motivating
 Related theoretical principles
with practical demonstration
 Students participate in the session(s)
by conducting question answer
session while or after the use of
these methods.

18. WHILE USING THESE METHODS
REMEMBER:
 Know your audience
 Set yours objective
 Plan your preparation time
 Class room arrangement
 Be organized
 Follow safety precautions.