This presentation is about lecture cum demonstration method used in classroom teaching

1. By-
Dr. Roma Smart Joseph
Teacher Educator, Lucknow
UP, India

2. LECTURE
METHOD
+
DEMONSTRATION
METHOD
=
LECTURE –
CUM-
DEMONSTRA
TION
METHOD

3. 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)

4. LECTURE METHOD Traditional 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

5. 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

6. DEMO

10. PURPOSE OF LECTURE AND
DEMONSTRATION METHOD
 Gaining, learning
 Problem solving
 Verification of the facts
 Development of skill

11. 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

12.  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

13.  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

14.  Summarize the principles, facts and important points
(D) BLACK BOARD WORK

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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.

18. WHILE USING THESE METHODS
REMEMBER:
 Know your audience
 Set yours objective
 Plan your preparation time
 Class room arrangement
 Be organized
 Follow safety precautions.