The lecture method is a traditional pedagogical approach where the teacher communicates structured information to a large audience, often resulting in passive student engagement. Key components of an effective lecture include an engaging introduction, well-organized body content, and a conclusive summary that encourages interaction. While lectures can efficiently deliver information and foster concentration, they have limitations, such as not accommodating individual learning needs or promoting critical thinking.

1. Lecture method
PRATIKSHA GHIMIRE
LMC

2. Introduction:
It is most conventional method used in formal teachings. In
lecture method, teacher transmit information to a large
number of learner at a time.
Teacher does the most of the talking and student remain
passive most of the time.

3. Definition:
Lecture is a pedagogical method whereby the teacher
formally delivers carefully planned expository address on
some particular topic
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Micheal Lee

4. PURPOSE:
To provide structured knowledge
To motivate and guide in hunting knowledge
To arouse students interest in a subject
Introduce students to new areas of learning
To clarify difficult concepts
To assist in preparing students for discussion
To promote critical thinking

5. Psychological Principles Leading To
Effective Lecturing
The delivering of lecture should be in an active mode.
The lecture should think from the point of view of the
students.
The lecture should present the subject matter in a
systemic way.

6. Contd:
The lecture should use the language which is easily
understandable
The lecture should ensure continuous attention and
reflection by the learners by posing challenging situation.

7. Components of lecture:
The effective lecture is composed of three components:
Introduction
components Body
conclusion

8. The Introduction:
The introduction usually is the first three to five minutes of
the lecture.
The main purpose is to provide a framework for students
learning, providing the structure for the lecture’s content
information.
It is also necessary to gain student’s attention.

9. Contd:
It should do the following:
 Establish a Relationship with the audience .
Gain attention and foster motivation
 Prompt awareness of relevant pre-existing knowledge
 Announce lecture topic as title

10. The body:
The body of the lecture covers the content in an
organized way

11. The Conclusion
The most frequently neglected component of the lecture
Try to do following in your lecture conclusion: -
Repeat and emphasize main points
 Encourage questions from students
Relate content to previous and subsequent topics

12. Factors In Planning The Lectures:
Learners factors: the most obvious factors to be
considered is the type of course the class is pursuing as
this will dictate to large extent the level of objectives eg.
Staff nurse , bsc nursing.
Subject matter factors: The domain of the objectives will
exert profound influence over the planning of lecture.

13. CONTD:
Environmental factors: the exert a practical constraint
over lecture planning as the environment may not contain
such things as power points, chalkboards, OHP, movie
projector, computer LCD etc.
Psychological factors: The organization of the content
must be logical and meaning and the sequence should
progress from simple to complex, from concrete to the
abstract and from known to known.

14. Types of lecture:
The ideal lecture
Classical lecture
The experiential lecture.( process of learning by doing)

15. Lecturing technique:
Voluntary dissemination of information or spontaneity
Voice gradation and voice quality
Adequate pacing
Proper body language
Control annoying mannerism

16. Contd:
Use of audio visual
Simple plan and key points
Feedback from student
Providing further clarification
Time management

17. Advantages:

18. Contd:
It provides current information from many sources .
It provides a summary or synthesis of information from
different sources.
Teaching activities are dominated by the teacher.
This method develops concentration in students.
It is an economical teaching strategy

19. DISADVANTAGES
It is not conductive to meeting student’s individual needs.
It does not promote independent learning.
It is difficult to adapt to individual learning differences.
It lends little emphasis on problem solving, decision
making, analytical thinking or transfer of learning.