A presentation on Lecture method and its purposes

1. LECTURE
Ms. REVATHY. A
Asst.Professor
SGNC

2. “A GOOD LECTURE IS A TEXTBOOK PLUS
PERSONALITY”
FLEXER

3. INTRODUCTION
› It is the oldest method of teaching.
› The term LECTURE was derived from the latin word
“lectare” which means read aloud.
› In this method the teacher is more active while students are
passive listeners.

4. DEFINITION
Lecture is a pedagological method whereby the
teacher formally delivers a carefully planned
expository address on some particular topic
– James Michael Lee

5. PURPOSES
TO PROVIDE
STRUCTURED
KNOWLEDGE
TO MOTIVATE &
GUIDING IN
HUNTING
KNOWLEDGE
TO AROUSE
STUDENTS'
INTEREST IN A
SUBJECT
INTRODUCE
STUDENTS TO NEW
AREAS OF
LEARNING

6. TO CLARIFY DIFFICULT
CONCEPTS
TO ASSIST IN PREPARING
STUDENTS FOR A
DISCUSSION
TO PROMOTE CRITICAL
THINKING

7. According to Walters & Marks ( 1981)
•Ideal
•Classical
•Experiential
TYPES

8. 1. Learner Factor
2. Subject Matter Factor
3. Environmental Factor
4. Psychological Factors

9. EFFECTIVE LECTURE- STRATEGIES
› The lecture has to be well organized so that the learners
can follow throughout the lecture.
› In order to deliver an effective lecture it is essential that the
lecture is planned, implemented and then evaluated
effectively.

10. › Planning :
–Set the objectives
–Find out the better teaching-learning method to attain
the objective
› Sequencing the lecture:
–Identify the main points that need to be stressed.
–Should be based on the educational objective.
–The concept is to be completed in one delivery.

11. › Organizing the material:
– Subdivide the lecture under heading
– Select appropriate AV aids
– Plan student preparation and follow up activities
– Allow group discussion to solve problems and gain arousal
feedback
– Have a written teaching plan
› Delivering the lecture:
– Begin the lecture by arousing interest.
– Present aims and objectives of the lecture in the beginning.
– Recognize limitation of time; avoid too much material

12. – Do not speak fast
– Vary the pace and loudness to avoid monotony
– Appear confident, look at the students, have a
eye contact and establish nonverbal contact.
– Assess learner response and react accordingly
– Give 2-3 mnt break b/w main parts
– Do not dictate notes
– Present summary at the end

13. › Evaluation:
– Informal feedback in the class- noticing
students behaviour
– Formal students evaluation helps in
assessing the effectiveness of lecture
– Peer evaluation- opinion from colleagues
or supervisors
– Feedback through audio or video
recording of the class

14. LECTURING TECHNIQUES
Voluntary dissemination of information or spontaneity
Voice gradation and voice quality
Adequate pacing
Proper body language
Control annoying mannerisms

15. Judicious use of AV aids
Simple plans and key point
Elicit feedback from students
Providing further clarification
Time management

16. CHARACTERSTICS OF EFFECTIVE LECTURING
› A good teacher-student
interaction
› 2-way communication
› Shared responsibility
› Small group and problem-
solving activities are used.

17. Sharing of information
Use of variety of supportive medias
Humorous and good interpersonal
relationship
Obtain regular feedback

18. ADVANTAGES › Motivational
› Lays a foundation on which
knowledge can be constructed
› Students feels secured as they are
under proper guidance from the
teacher
› It sprawls enthusiasm and interest
among students.
* Students

19. T
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a
c
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e
r
Saves time & energy by teaching a
large no at a time
Enable to introduce a new topic
Economical method of teaching
Complete control of the class
Enables to communicate with a large
no. of students

20. Personal contact with the students
Enable delivery of complex concepts
easily by following a logical
sequence.
Provide flexibility
Ensures monitoring the progress of
each & every students by being
keen & alert.

21. Disadvantages
› Lecturing makes the learner
more passive in the learning
process
› It encourages one way
communication.
› Slow learners may miss
important points
› Encourage learners to depend
on the teacher

22. › Lecture don’t cater individual student needs
› There is no way to know the real reactions of pupil
› May present too much information.
› It does not promote independent leaning

23. Importance of Lesson plan in lecture
It is a plan preferred by a teacher to teach a lesson in an
organised manner.
It ensures a definite objective for the day’s work and a clear
visualization of that objective.
Keeps the teacher on the track to ensure steady progress and a
definite outcome of teaching and learning procedures.
Enables to choose and adopt effective method of teaching

24. Enables to evaluate teaching section.
It helps the teacher to delete the teaching field.
When it is well planned interest of the students can be maintained.
Gives the teacher greater confidence, self reliance and freedom in
teaching.
It prevents the teacher deviating from the topic.
Helps the teacher to select and organise the material which he wants
to present in the class.
Relates the learning structure with the teaching activities