Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Lecturing as an Instructional method (General suggestions for a successful…
Lecturing as an Instructional method
Merits of the lecture method
Address a large audience
Knowledge is logically imparted with explanations
Time-saving and used when no time to investigate
No access to apparatus and materials, easier to lecture
Minimal planning required for equipment orders and moved about
Shortcomings of the lecture method
Boring lessons, pupils not involved and requires only listening skills
Concentration is limited to 20 - 30 minutes
Difficult to retain facts, unless pupils have gained them themselves
No interruptions
General suggestions for a successful lecture
Extensive preparation of lecture
Start with a problem to be solved
Keep perceptual background in mind
Encourage questions
Use understandable language
Address in a conversational tone
Speak at an even pace, work slowly through difficult sections
Avoid vague terms, be specific
Use visual media
Summarise and recap regularly
Lecturing
Traditional / classification method of teaching
Illustrates, defines, names, refers and narrates
When knowledge cannot be gained through investigation or observation
Easy to address large groups, but should be combined with smaller groups