The document discusses the lecture method of instruction. It defines the lecture method as an oral presentation of factual information where the teacher is very active and does all the talking while students listen passively. It notes that the lack of student involvement limits its effectiveness. The document provides information on when and how to use the lecture method, highlighting that it is best for introducing new topics to students with little prior knowledge as long as the teacher is well prepared and incorporates questions, discussions and visual aids to engage students. Both advantages like facilitating large classes and disadvantages like passive student participation are outlined.

1.  Miguel Arízala
 Gabriela Ruiz
CAREER
PLURILINGUE
Subject: Didáctica
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
OF ECUADOR
FACULTY OF
PHILOSOPHIE LETTERS
AND SCIENCES OF THE
EDUCATION

2. Oral presentation of information.
It is the method of relaying factual
information
THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
WHAT IS THE LECTURE METHOD?

3. Teacher-centered.
The instructor is very active.
Do all the talking.
The lack of active involvement of trainees
limits its use as a method of instruction.
ROLE OF THE TEACHER

4.  For students with very little knowledge on the topic.
 For presenting an organized body of new information
 To be effective in promoting learning.
 Discussions
 Questions and answers
WHY TO USE IT?

5.  Careful organization of content helps the student.
 Knowing the students, their needs and interests is very
important.
 Technical words should be introduced cautiously. In order to
gain and focus the attention of the students, the instructor
should be adequately prepared:
fluent in his/her presentation
aids and illustrations
charts, and even the real objects during presentation.
 Questions and Answers
HOW TO USE IT?

6. Can be used to arouse interest
in a subject.
Students are very inactive.
Can complement and clarify
text material.
Students merely listen to the
instructor
Facilitates large-class
communication.
It’s difficult to hold the
attention for a long period of
time
Useful way of demonstrating
processes.
It’s used to highlight
similarities and differences
between key concepts
ADVANTAGES / DISADVANTAGES