lecture cum demonstration method of teaching
TRANSCRIPT
By-
Dr. Roma Smart Joseph
Teacher Educator, Lucknow
UP, India
LECTURE
METHOD
+
DEMONSTRATION
METHOD
=
LECTURE –
CUM-
DEMONSTRA
TION
METHOD
LECTURE and
DEMOSTRATION METHOD
Basic Features:
1.Simple methods
2.Easy to impart concrete knowledge to abstract experiences
3. Experiment and explanation based
4. Instructor asks relevant questions
5. Students remains active participants. (usually)
LECTURE METHODTraditional method
Chalk and talk method
Teacher centered method
Teacher is active and
learners are passive
One way communication
Easy to use in large group
Save time and money
DEMOSTRATION
METHOD “Doing” method
Pre planed
Learner can see and hear
More sense organs involved
Easy to understand
Develope psychomotor and
Cognitive domains
Lead experiences from
concrete to abstract
DEMO
PURPOSE OF LECTURE AND
DEMONSTRATION METHOD
Gaining, learning
Problem solving
Verification of the facts
Development of skill
STEPS INVOLVED
(A)PLANNING
Identifies the concepts to be explained
Formulate objectives
Questions framing –> BOTH METHODS
Rehearsal of the experiment
Collection and arrangement of materials
Lecture Method
Demonstration Method
Introduces the lesson by motivating the students
Students personal experiences or real life situations
Students environment
Telling story
Simple and interesting experiment
(B) INTRODUCTION OF THE
LESSON
Consideration the interest of students
While demonstration questions should be asked
which help the students to understand
Provide illustration
Language should be clear and simple
All material related to demonstration should be clean
All material should not be display at once
Demonstration would be clearly visible to all learner
(C) PRESENTATION OF THE CONTENT
Summarize the principles, facts and important points
(D) BLACK BOARD WORK
MERITS
Saves money and time
Useful for all students of varying ability
Provide more information in less time
Leads the students from concrete experiences to abstract
concepts
Activates student’s attention
Trains mental facilities
DEMERITS
Lack of opportunity for practical ability
Learners only observe the demonstration- No
active Participation- Students: One Way Observers
Instructor may follow their own pace while
demonstration
Not possible to teach all topics via these methods
ROLE OF THE
TEACHER
Possess knowledge of both
theoretical and practical skills
Should be enthusiastic and
motivating
Related theoretical principles
with practical demonstration
Students participate in the session(s)
by conducting question answer
session while or after the use of
these methods.
WHILE USING THESE METHODS
REMEMBER:
Know your audience
Set yours objective
Plan your preparation time
Class room arrangement
Be organized
Follow safety precautions.