1. LECTURE METHOD
PRESENTATION BY ,
Ms. VIKRANT KULTHE
MSc Nursing.

2. General objective:-
At the end of the class student will gain in-depth knowledge
to study the following teaching methods lecture and discussion and
will be able to apply in teaching and clinical practice.
Specific objectives:-
At the end of the class group will be able to:-
1. Define term lecture and discussion method.
2. Classify the types of lecture method.
3. Enlist the factors for planning a good lecture.
4. Discuss about the purposes and techniques of using lecture and
discussion method in class during teaching.
5. List down the principles involved in lecture method.
6. Identify the components of lecture method.
7. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of lecture method.
8. List down the principles involved in discussion method.
9. Classify the types of discussion method.
10. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of discussion method.

3. Lecture Method
Definition:
“Lecture is a teaching activity where by the teacher
presents the content in a comprehensible manner by
explaining the facts, principles and relationships
during which the teacher is expected to elicit student
participation by employing appropriate techniques.
Kp neeraja

4. Lecture is a pedagological method where by
the teacher formally delivers a carefully
planned expository address on some
particular topic.
James Michael Lee.

5. Discussion Method
Discussion method is a co-operative
problem solving activity that seeks a
consensus regarding the solution of
problem.
Kp neeraja

6. “ A discussion is a conversation
with a focal such as a specific
topic, question, concept or
problem in which there is a
sincere desire to arrive at a
decision”.

7. Factors in planning a good lecture
1. Learner factor
2. Subject matter factor
3. Environmental factor
4. Psychological factor

8. TECHNIQUES
1. Voluntary dissemination of information or spontaneity.
2. Voice gradation and voice quality.
3. Proper body language.
4. Control annoying mannerisms
5. Judicious use of audio visual aids
6. Simple plans and key points.
7. Elicit feedback from students.
8. Providing further clarification
9. Time management.

11. ACTIVITY
DISCUSSION ON TOPIC
ENVIRONMENT

12. TYPES OF DISCUSSION
METHOD
TYPES
CLOSED
GROUP
SMALL
GROUP
LARGE
GROUP
Study group
Work shop
Staff
meeting
Round table
Class group
discussion
Seminar
Role play
Case study
Symposium
panel

13. CLOSED GROUP
 Study group
 Workshop

14. Staff meeting
Round table

15. Small group
Class group discussion
Seminar

16. Role play
Case study

17. Large group
Symposium
Panel

18. Advantages of Discussion Method
Promotes active
participation
Opportunity to
express their
points and ideas
Individual
develop skill
Quality of
good listening
Develop problem
solving approach

19. Disadvantages Of Discussion Method
It is time consuming and not completed in the
scheduled time.
Some members in a group may only be passive
listeners.
Group discussion may not be very effective
method for large groups.
Adequate preparation is required by each member
to have a fruitful discussion.

20. SUMMARY
A. Definition
B. Types
C. Factors
D. Purpose and techniques
E. Principles
F. Components
G. Advantages and disadvantages of lecture and
discussion method.