TEACHING METHODS AT THE CLASSROOM SETTING
There are variety of teaching methods which can be-the teacher for teaching theory and
skills in the classroom setting. These are broadly classified as:
1) Teacher centred teaching methods.
2) Student centred teaching methods.
1 Lecture Method
Lecture method is one of the most commonly used method in teaching.
Definition:-
It is a method of teaching whereby the teacher attempts to explain facts, principles or
relationship to help students to understand. The teacher is an active participant, the
students are passive listener.
The teacher talks more or less continuously to the class. The class listens, writes, and notes
facts and the ideas for remembering and to think them over later. Usually the students do
not converse with the teacher during lecture by the teacher. It is a one way method. A few
questions may be asked by the students to clarify a point but no discussion is usually held.
Merits of the Lecture Methods
• It is economical; a single teacher can teach a large number of students at a time which is
not possible by using other methods. It saves much time and the syllabus can be very easily
covered within a limited time.
•It simplifies the work of the teacher. The teacher has to put much less efforts to prepare
her lessons, and can develop the presentation according to her plan.She need not worry for
demonstrating a procedure.
•It is useful for imparting factual information and drawing attention to its vital elements.
•It gives a feeling of security to the teacher.
•Interruptions and distractions are avoided.
Demerits of the Lecture Methods
• Provides very little opportunity for student activity, unless the teacher takes special
interest to make the class interesting
•Does not facilitate learning of how to solve problem.
• Offers limited opportunities for checking learning progress, whether the students are
attending and understanding all that the teacher is explaining.
•The interests, abilities, and intelligence of students are not taken care of.
• Does not allow individual pace of learning.
• Has low receptivity.
, •The rate of imparting information by the teacher may be too fast for the learner to get
necessary connection of thought.
Way by which the Value of this Method can be enhanced
• Avoid reading from the lecture notes word by word.
•Maintain eye to eye contact with the students so that their attention can be maintained
•Prepare a good lesson plan with introductory remarks, main headings, sub-headings,
figures and important data and concluding remarks.
•Use simple language. The vocabulary and language used should be understood by the
students. The main points should be repeated in alternative language either during or
immediately after the class.
•Present the topic in an organised manner to facilitate note taking by the"students.
•Make effective use of audio-visual aids to improve communication of ideas.
•Make appropriate use of illustration and examples.
•Ensure fair presentation of different views and theories.
•Provide short breaks during the lecture period for asking thought provoking, stimulating,
and problem solving questions.
•Leave time at the end for clarifications and questions.
•Relate teachings with community situations where students are place for there learning
experience.
2 Discussion Method
Meaning and Use of Discussion Method
Discussion method is a method of considering various facts about the topic under
consideration; understanding of these facts by studying their relationships and drawing out
conclusions of the facts and their relationship studied,This method stimulates students'
thinking process to analyses and integrate facts and help in developing their abilities in
presentation of their ideas and facts clearly and fluently.
Merits of Discussion
The merits of discussion method of teaching are stated underneath. It helps in:
• Stimulating thinking process
• Polling of knowledge, ideas, and feelings of several persons
• Analysis and integration of facts, ideas, and concepts.
• Rationalisation of facts and thus promotes intelligent learning.
• Learning together, sharing responsibilities and interests.
• Developing team spirit in teaching-learning process.
• Discovering talented students.
Demerits of Discussion Method
• It requires more time and efforts of both teachers and students.
There are variety of teaching methods which can be-the teacher for teaching theory and
skills in the classroom setting. These are broadly classified as:
1) Teacher centred teaching methods.
2) Student centred teaching methods.
1 Lecture Method
Lecture method is one of the most commonly used method in teaching.
Definition:-
It is a method of teaching whereby the teacher attempts to explain facts, principles or
relationship to help students to understand. The teacher is an active participant, the
students are passive listener.
The teacher talks more or less continuously to the class. The class listens, writes, and notes
facts and the ideas for remembering and to think them over later. Usually the students do
not converse with the teacher during lecture by the teacher. It is a one way method. A few
questions may be asked by the students to clarify a point but no discussion is usually held.
Merits of the Lecture Methods
• It is economical; a single teacher can teach a large number of students at a time which is
not possible by using other methods. It saves much time and the syllabus can be very easily
covered within a limited time.
•It simplifies the work of the teacher. The teacher has to put much less efforts to prepare
her lessons, and can develop the presentation according to her plan.She need not worry for
demonstrating a procedure.
•It is useful for imparting factual information and drawing attention to its vital elements.
•It gives a feeling of security to the teacher.
•Interruptions and distractions are avoided.
Demerits of the Lecture Methods
• Provides very little opportunity for student activity, unless the teacher takes special
interest to make the class interesting
•Does not facilitate learning of how to solve problem.
• Offers limited opportunities for checking learning progress, whether the students are
attending and understanding all that the teacher is explaining.
•The interests, abilities, and intelligence of students are not taken care of.
• Does not allow individual pace of learning.
• Has low receptivity.
, •The rate of imparting information by the teacher may be too fast for the learner to get
necessary connection of thought.
Way by which the Value of this Method can be enhanced
• Avoid reading from the lecture notes word by word.
•Maintain eye to eye contact with the students so that their attention can be maintained
•Prepare a good lesson plan with introductory remarks, main headings, sub-headings,
figures and important data and concluding remarks.
•Use simple language. The vocabulary and language used should be understood by the
students. The main points should be repeated in alternative language either during or
immediately after the class.
•Present the topic in an organised manner to facilitate note taking by the"students.
•Make effective use of audio-visual aids to improve communication of ideas.
•Make appropriate use of illustration and examples.
•Ensure fair presentation of different views and theories.
•Provide short breaks during the lecture period for asking thought provoking, stimulating,
and problem solving questions.
•Leave time at the end for clarifications and questions.
•Relate teachings with community situations where students are place for there learning
experience.
2 Discussion Method
Meaning and Use of Discussion Method
Discussion method is a method of considering various facts about the topic under
consideration; understanding of these facts by studying their relationships and drawing out
conclusions of the facts and their relationship studied,This method stimulates students'
thinking process to analyses and integrate facts and help in developing their abilities in
presentation of their ideas and facts clearly and fluently.
Merits of Discussion
The merits of discussion method of teaching are stated underneath. It helps in:
• Stimulating thinking process
• Polling of knowledge, ideas, and feelings of several persons
• Analysis and integration of facts, ideas, and concepts.
• Rationalisation of facts and thus promotes intelligent learning.
• Learning together, sharing responsibilities and interests.
• Developing team spirit in teaching-learning process.
• Discovering talented students.
Demerits of Discussion Method
• It requires more time and efforts of both teachers and students.
