LECTURE METHOD

K . ABIRAMI
1st YEAR B.Ed
BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCE
 INTRODUCTION
 Lecture is a teaching method consists of facts,
principles which the teacher wishes the class to
understand.
 Teacher talks more or less continuosly to the
class.
 The class listen and takes notes.

 It is a great art.
 DEFINITION
 Oxford Dictionary : Lecture method is a talk
giving specified information to class or long
serious speech.

 A lecture is an oral presentation intended to

present information or teach people about a
particular subject.
MEANING

 Lecture is derived from latin word “Lectare”

which means to read aloud.
 TYPES OF LECTURE

A . TRADITIONAL ORAL ESSAY :

 The teacher is an orator and the only speaker.

B . PARTICIPATORY LECTURE :
 Begins with learner’s brain storming ideas on the
lecture topic.
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C . FEEDBACK LECTURE :
 Consists with mini lectures with 10 minute small
group discussion.
 Opportunity to manipulate the lecture content.

D . MEDIATED LECTURE :
 Use of media such as films, slides, web based
images etc.
 PURPOSES OF LECTURING
 Lectures can be an efficient means of introducing
learners a new topic.
 It helps to clarify the concepts.

 It can be used to stimulate student’s interest in

an subject.
 It can also be used to inspire people.

 It is an appropriate method making available for

large group.
 ADVANTAGES OF LECTURE
METHOD
 It is economical in terms of student’s time.

 The lecturer can supplement a textbook by

enhancing a topic and making it come to life.

 The teacher serves as a role model for students.

 Lectures bring enjoyment to the learners.

 It helps students to develop their listening skills.

 DISADVANTAGES OF LECTURE
METHOD
 It lends itself to the teaching of the facts while
placing little emphasis on problem solving,
decision making, analytical thinking or transfer
of learning.
 Lecturing is not conductive for meeting students
individual needs.
 Lecturing brings with the problem of limited
attention span on the part of the learners.
 Time consuming.
 TECHNIQUES OF LECTURE
A . SPONTANEITY :
 Avoid reading to the class.
 Do not write your lecture in full sentences.
 Reherase the delivery at home.

B . VOICE QUALITY :
 Beware of lecturing in monotone.
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C . BODY LANGUAGE :
 Use your hand for emphasis but not too much.

 Be aware of your body language.

 Maintain eye contact.

D . SPEED OF DELIVERY :
 The lecture must not too speed or too slow.
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E . ELICIT FEEDBACK FROM STUDENT :
 To know how much knowledge the student have
received from lecture.

F . TIME MANAGEMENT :
 Lecture should be finished on time.

 If it exceeds, it gives tension to teacher and

damages
THANK YOU.