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LECTURE 
METHOD 
+ 
DEMONSTRATION 
METHOD 
= 
LECTURE – 
CUM-DEMONSTRA 
TION 
METHOD
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
DEMOSTRATION 
METHOD 
 Doing method 
 Pre plan 
 Learner can see and hear 
 More sense organs involve 
 Easy to understand 
 Develop psychomotor and 
Cognitve domain 
 Lead experiences from 
concrete to abstract
DEMO
LECTURE –CUM-DEMOSTRATION 
METHOD 
1.Simple method 
2.Easy to impart concrete knowledge to abstract experiences 
3. Experiment and explanation going on simultaneously 
4. Instructor ask relevant questions 
5. Students remains active participant
PURPOSE OF LECTURE-CUM-DEMONSTRATION 
METHOD 
 Gaining learning 
 Problem solving 
 Verify the facts 
 Develop scientific skill
STEPS 
(A)PLANNING 
 Identifies the concepts to be explained 
 Formulate objectives 
 Rehearsal of the experiment 
 Questions framing 
 Collection and arrangement of materials
(B) INTRODUCTION OF THE 
LESSON 
 Introduces the lesson by motivating the students 
 Students personal experiences or real life situations 
 Students environment 
 Telling story 
 Simple and interesting experiment
(C) PRESENTATION OF THE CONTENT 
 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
(D) BLACK BOARD WORK 
 Summarize the principles, facts and important points
MERITS 
 Save money and time 
 Useful for all students of varying ability 
 Provide more information in less time 
 Leads the students from concrete experiences to abstract 
concept 
 Active students 
 Trained mental facilities
DEMERITS 
 Lack of opportunity for practical ability 
 Learners only observe the demonstration 
 Instructor may follow their own pace while 
demonstration 
 Not possible to teach all topic
ROLE OF 
TEACHER 
 Possess knowledge of both 
theoretical and practical skill 
 Should be enthusiastic and 
motivating 
 Related theoretical principles 
with practical demonstration 
 Students participate in the 
session by conducting question 
answer session on demonstration
TIPS DURING DEMOSTRATION 
 Know your audience 
 Set yours objective 
 Plan your preparation time 
 Class room arrangement 
 Be organized 
 Follow safety precautions
Lecture cum demonstration method