INDEX
1) The Concept of Lecture Cum Discussion Method
2)Features of Lecture Cum Discussion Method
3)Principles of Lecture Cum Discussion Method
4)Role of the Teacher in Lecture cum Discussion Method
5)Advantages and Disadvantages of Lecture Cum Discussion
Method
6)Do's and Don'ts of Lecture Cum Discussion Method
7)Further Reading
THE CONCEPT OF LECTURE CUM DISCUSSION METHOD
MAIN FEATURES OF LECTURE-CUM-DISCUSSION METHOD
As the title indicates,“lecture cum discussion method”is not a
single method .It is acombination of two methods i.e., discussion
method as well as lecture method. Lecture cum discussion
method is a useful strategy in building an active verbal
interaction between the teacher educators and the teacher
trainees .Mostly teachers deliver their lectures and leave the
classes it is desirable to give at least some time( 10 minutes) after
the lecture for discussion among the students and the teacher
in the classroom so that student's experiences , comments ,
views and difficulties in understanding any point or portion of
the lecture may come to the forewhich a teacher can reply to
and clarify the doubts. It is an important strategy in stimulating
the student's interests and assessing their understanding of the
course content. It involves interaction between both the
teacher and learners where question and answers are asked
and given by both the teacher and the students making the
activity interactive ,stimulating and effective.
1) This method involves active participation on the part of
both the teacher and the students.
2) Lecture cum discussion method is not just a matter of
teacher's communication with students; it is a chance for
them to share ideas .
3) Lecture cum discussion method is a good strategy to create
and maintain interest and zeal of students.
4.)The basic purpose of this method is to disseminate
information and attain educational objectives by
promoting student learning.
5) Discussion along with lecture method when properly used
can develop in the student's higher learning skills. It can give
the students increased capability for generalization and
transfer of learning, and the ability to analyze, synthesize,
and apply what is learned.
6) Through this method one's particular viewpoint can be
compared with the views of others in the class.
7) The discussion in the class is intended to be a free give and
take between teacher and students and among students
on the current topic being taught in the class. It is
characterized by probing questions from the teacher
designed to elicit student interpretations, opinions, and
questions.
8) Lecture cum discussion approach can be an effective
means of helping the students to apply abstract ideas and
think critically about what they are learning.
Lecture cum discussion method is based on certain principles.
1) The learner should meaningfully and willingly react to the
stimuli of the teachers so that learning can take place.
2) The teacher should be aware of the needs of the learners.
3) The content material for lecture cum discussion method of
teaching must be organized and presented in a preplanned
sequence for a specific group.
4) It is necessary for the teacher to arouse interest in the
subject. This will ensure good discussion after the lecture.
5) Since attention span of students is not too long, the teacher
should keep up the interest by humorous comments and by
giving interesting examples, modulating his voice, and
summarizing the topic.
6) The teacher should have a realistic idea of his own teaching
ability and the learning capacities of the students..
7) As this method uses an auditory medium each concept is
converted into mental pictures by the students and then
understood. The teacher should take time to build these
mental pictures, connecting the new concepts with the
previous knowledge, moving from simple to difficult ideas,
He/She should banking on his/her communication ability to
come to the level of students.
8) The lecture cum discussion method can be an effective
method of instruction due to its versatility. It is virtually limitless
in application, either to situation, subject matter, and
PRINCIPLES OF LECTURE CUM DISCUSSION METHOD:
learning ability. Its effectiveness can be improved by use of
visual aids, and ICT usage.
1) It is the responsibility of the teacher to encourage students to
participate in discussion.
2) The teacher must encourage participation from the entire
group and not allow discussion to be dominated by a single
student or a small group of students.
3) The teacher must be patient and bring the class to a point
where the students interact courteously with one another,
without having any unpleasant or harsh arguments.
4) Asking students to paraphrase, clarify, and elaborate upon
their own or other students' remarks or ideas is a useful way
to keep a discussion moving along and on target. Skills and
attitudes may be stated as standards or guides that
characterize harmonious, productive discussions.
5) Teacher must ensure that students listen with attention when
others are speaking. Remaining objective, open-minded,
respectful and accepting the contributions of others is as
important as ensuring that students think independently.
6) The teacher must prepare adequately for the discussion and
be able to support ideas with factual evidence and
examples.
7) The teacher must ask for clarification of ideas that are not
understood. He/She must have confidence in the ability of
the group to come to a satisfactory decision .The decision of
the group once it has been made,should be supported by
the teacher.
8) For a purposeful lecture cum discussion, the teacher should
not do all the talking; or talk to one student at a time.
9) If students need to prepare beforehand, the teacher should
give them some time to prepare so that they come up with
appropriate thoughts and ideas .
10)In general, the teacher's role in this method is not to
dominate, but rather to get the discussion started, set goals,
summarize, mediate and clarify.
ROLE OF TEACHER IN LECTURE CUM DISCUSSION METHOD
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
OF LECTURE -CUM-DISCUSSION METHOD
Advantages
1) It encourages the creation of democratic environment in
the class as it involves the participation of both the
teacher and students.
2) It helps in improving the content of learning material at
hand by the teachers with the contributions of students in
actual classroom situations.
3) It improves the communication skills of the teacher trainees
and helps them to be confident It encourages
participation on the part of the students.
4) It helps in bringing about attitudinal change among
students.
5) It helps in assessing the factual knowledge of the students
while the process of teaching -learning is taking place.
Disadvantages
1) Lecture cum discussion method of teaching is most useful
for the mature students.
2) IfLecture cum discussion method is not properly used all
students may not get a chance to take part in discussion.
Thus the principle of 'Learning by participating' is not
achieved.
3) If the teacher does not handle class situation effectively
students can become in disciplined rather than
participative.
4) If not managed or moderated properly by the teacher it
may happen that interaction takes place only between a
few of bright students of the class .
SOME DO'S AND DON'TS OF LECTURE CUM DISCUSSION METHOD
Do’s
?l
ecture cum discussion in
advance and also inform the
students.
?The teacher must maintain
good eye contact with the
pupils while teaching and
discussing.
?The teacher must actively
involve the participants.
?The teacher should use Visual
Aids and ensure visibility of
aids to all the students.
?T h e t e a c h e r s h o u l d
encourage students to speak
clearly and loud enough.
?T h e t e a c h e r s h o u l d
encourage questions from
the students.
?The teacher should use
logical sequencing of the
topics.
?He/she should connect one
topic with the next.
?T h e t e a c h e r s h o u l d
encourage participation
and give appropr iate
feedback.
?The teacher should avoid
The teacher must prepare his
distracting mannerisms and
distractions in the room.
?The teacher should be aware
of the s tudent ' s body
language .
?The teacher should provide
clear instructions.
?The teacher should keep the
group focused on the task.
?He/she should use good time
management techniques
and evaluate students as
they learn in the class.
Don'ts
?Don't talk to the flip chart or
board , address yourself to
the class
?Don't read extensively from
the text book or lecture notes.
?Don't block the students
viewof the visual aids .
?Don't stand at one spot in the
class.
?Don't ignore the participant's
comments and feedback
(verbal or non-verbal).
?Don't loose your temper. Be
Patient
The following “Dos and Don'ts” should always be kept in mind by
the teacher
FURTHER READING
1) Agrawal, Rashmi (2010). Educational Technology
Management and Evaluation. New Delhi, Shipra Publications.
2) Mangal, S.K & Mangal, S. (2009) Essentials of Educational
Technology and Management. Meerut, Loyal Book Depot.
3) Jain, P (2007) Educational Technology. New Delhi, Dominant
Publishers & Distributors.
COMPILED & EDITED BY
Centre for Educational Technology
&
Internal Quality Assurance
1) The Concept of Lecture Cum Discussion Method
2)Features of Lecture Cum Discussion Method
3)Principles of Lecture Cum Discussion Method
4)Role of the Teacher in Lecture cum Discussion Method
5)Advantages and Disadvantages of Lecture Cum Discussion
Method
6)Do's and Don'ts of Lecture Cum Discussion Method
7)Further Reading
THE CONCEPT OF LECTURE CUM DISCUSSION METHOD
MAIN FEATURES OF LECTURE-CUM-DISCUSSION METHOD
As the title indicates,“lecture cum discussion method”is not a
single method .It is acombination of two methods i.e., discussion
method as well as lecture method. Lecture cum discussion
method is a useful strategy in building an active verbal
interaction between the teacher educators and the teacher
trainees .Mostly teachers deliver their lectures and leave the
classes it is desirable to give at least some time( 10 minutes) after
the lecture for discussion among the students and the teacher
in the classroom so that student's experiences , comments ,
views and difficulties in understanding any point or portion of
the lecture may come to the forewhich a teacher can reply to
and clarify the doubts. It is an important strategy in stimulating
the student's interests and assessing their understanding of the
course content. It involves interaction between both the
teacher and learners where question and answers are asked
and given by both the teacher and the students making the
activity interactive ,stimulating and effective.
1) This method involves active participation on the part of
both the teacher and the students.
2) Lecture cum discussion method is not just a matter of
teacher's communication with students; it is a chance for
them to share ideas .
3) Lecture cum discussion method is a good strategy to create
and maintain interest and zeal of students.
4.)The basic purpose of this method is to disseminate
information and attain educational objectives by
promoting student learning.
5) Discussion along with lecture method when properly used
can develop in the student's higher learning skills. It can give
the students increased capability for generalization and
transfer of learning, and the ability to analyze, synthesize,
and apply what is learned.
6) Through this method one's particular viewpoint can be
compared with the views of others in the class.
7) The discussion in the class is intended to be a free give and
take between teacher and students and among students
on the current topic being taught in the class. It is
characterized by probing questions from the teacher
designed to elicit student interpretations, opinions, and
questions.
8) Lecture cum discussion approach can be an effective
means of helping the students to apply abstract ideas and
think critically about what they are learning.
Lecture cum discussion method is based on certain principles.
1) The learner should meaningfully and willingly react to the
stimuli of the teachers so that learning can take place.
2) The teacher should be aware of the needs of the learners.
3) The content material for lecture cum discussion method of
teaching must be organized and presented in a preplanned
sequence for a specific group.
4) It is necessary for the teacher to arouse interest in the
subject. This will ensure good discussion after the lecture.
5) Since attention span of students is not too long, the teacher
should keep up the interest by humorous comments and by
giving interesting examples, modulating his voice, and
summarizing the topic.
6) The teacher should have a realistic idea of his own teaching
ability and the learning capacities of the students..
7) As this method uses an auditory medium each concept is
converted into mental pictures by the students and then
understood. The teacher should take time to build these
mental pictures, connecting the new concepts with the
previous knowledge, moving from simple to difficult ideas,
He/She should banking on his/her communication ability to
come to the level of students.
8) The lecture cum discussion method can be an effective
method of instruction due to its versatility. It is virtually limitless
in application, either to situation, subject matter, and
PRINCIPLES OF LECTURE CUM DISCUSSION METHOD:
learning ability. Its effectiveness can be improved by use of
visual aids, and ICT usage.
1) It is the responsibility of the teacher to encourage students to
participate in discussion.
2) The teacher must encourage participation from the entire
group and not allow discussion to be dominated by a single
student or a small group of students.
3) The teacher must be patient and bring the class to a point
where the students interact courteously with one another,
without having any unpleasant or harsh arguments.
4) Asking students to paraphrase, clarify, and elaborate upon
their own or other students' remarks or ideas is a useful way
to keep a discussion moving along and on target. Skills and
attitudes may be stated as standards or guides that
characterize harmonious, productive discussions.
5) Teacher must ensure that students listen with attention when
others are speaking. Remaining objective, open-minded,
respectful and accepting the contributions of others is as
important as ensuring that students think independently.
6) The teacher must prepare adequately for the discussion and
be able to support ideas with factual evidence and
examples.
7) The teacher must ask for clarification of ideas that are not
understood. He/She must have confidence in the ability of
the group to come to a satisfactory decision .The decision of
the group once it has been made,should be supported by
the teacher.
8) For a purposeful lecture cum discussion, the teacher should
not do all the talking; or talk to one student at a time.
9) If students need to prepare beforehand, the teacher should
give them some time to prepare so that they come up with
appropriate thoughts and ideas .
10)In general, the teacher's role in this method is not to
dominate, but rather to get the discussion started, set goals,
summarize, mediate and clarify.
ROLE OF TEACHER IN LECTURE CUM DISCUSSION METHOD
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
OF LECTURE -CUM-DISCUSSION METHOD
Advantages
1) It encourages the creation of democratic environment in
the class as it involves the participation of both the
teacher and students.
2) It helps in improving the content of learning material at
hand by the teachers with the contributions of students in
actual classroom situations.
3) It improves the communication skills of the teacher trainees
and helps them to be confident It encourages
participation on the part of the students.
4) It helps in bringing about attitudinal change among
students.
5) It helps in assessing the factual knowledge of the students
while the process of teaching -learning is taking place.
Disadvantages
1) Lecture cum discussion method of teaching is most useful
for the mature students.
2) IfLecture cum discussion method is not properly used all
students may not get a chance to take part in discussion.
Thus the principle of 'Learning by participating' is not
achieved.
3) If the teacher does not handle class situation effectively
students can become in disciplined rather than
participative.
4) If not managed or moderated properly by the teacher it
may happen that interaction takes place only between a
few of bright students of the class .
SOME DO'S AND DON'TS OF LECTURE CUM DISCUSSION METHOD
Do’s
?l
ecture cum discussion in
advance and also inform the
students.
?The teacher must maintain
good eye contact with the
pupils while teaching and
discussing.
?The teacher must actively
involve the participants.
?The teacher should use Visual
Aids and ensure visibility of
aids to all the students.
?T h e t e a c h e r s h o u l d
encourage students to speak
clearly and loud enough.
?T h e t e a c h e r s h o u l d
encourage questions from
the students.
?The teacher should use
logical sequencing of the
topics.
?He/she should connect one
topic with the next.
?T h e t e a c h e r s h o u l d
encourage participation
and give appropr iate
feedback.
?The teacher should avoid
The teacher must prepare his
distracting mannerisms and
distractions in the room.
?The teacher should be aware
of the s tudent ' s body
language .
?The teacher should provide
clear instructions.
?The teacher should keep the
group focused on the task.
?He/she should use good time
management techniques
and evaluate students as
they learn in the class.
Don'ts
?Don't talk to the flip chart or
board , address yourself to
the class
?Don't read extensively from
the text book or lecture notes.
?Don't block the students
viewof the visual aids .
?Don't stand at one spot in the
class.
?Don't ignore the participant's
comments and feedback
(verbal or non-verbal).
?Don't loose your temper. Be
Patient
The following “Dos and Don'ts” should always be kept in mind by
the teacher
FURTHER READING
1) Agrawal, Rashmi (2010). Educational Technology
Management and Evaluation. New Delhi, Shipra Publications.
2) Mangal, S.K & Mangal, S. (2009) Essentials of Educational
Technology and Management. Meerut, Loyal Book Depot.
3) Jain, P (2007) Educational Technology. New Delhi, Dominant
Publishers & Distributors.
COMPILED & EDITED BY
Centre for Educational Technology
&
Internal Quality Assurance
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