By-

Dr. Roma Smart Joseph

Teacher Educator, Lucknow

UP, India

LECTURE

METHOD

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DEMONSTRATION

METHOD

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LECTURE –

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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.