The lecture method is the oldest teaching method where the teacher presents subject matter to students who listen. It allows for handling large class sizes without equipment and trains students to listen for long periods. However, student participation is negligible and retention of the material is low as students passively receive information. The method is also not well-suited for developing problem-solving skills.

2.  Lecture Method
It is the oldest teaching method. It is the
most dominating method and is liked by the
majority of Teachers. In this method teacher
present the subject matter and the students
listens.
In this method teacher goes ahead with
the subject matter at his own speed. The
teacher may use blackboard at times and may
also dictates notes.

4. To make lecture method effective, the teacher
has to follow certain guidelines while
preparing the lecture.
 Lecture should be carefully and systematically
planned as lesson plan.
 Teaching objectives should be kept in mind
while preparing the lecture.
 Lecture should be related with day to day life
experience of the students.

5.  It is possible of handle a large number of
students at a time and no laboratory,
equipment, aids are required.
 Teachers fel secure and satisfied.
 Teacher can develop his own style of
teaching.
 Lecture method trains students to listen long
duration.
 It delivers a lot of information in a short
amount of time.

6.  In this method students participation is
negligible and students become passive
recipients of information.
 It is the lowest retention value of all teaching
techniques.
 It is an undemocratic and authorisation
method.
 This method does not help in developing
problem solving skills.
 This method can be used only in higher
secondary level or college level.