Lecture Method

M7-98 Academic instructor Course

Martin Castel
CWO (OR-9), NL Air force
NATO School Oberammergau, Germany

Lesson Objective:
AIM:
The AIM of this lesson is to explain how to use the
lecture methods effectively.
OBJECTIVES:

Define the lecture method of instruction

Explain the recommended Format

Discuss the associated Tips and techniques

overview

The lecture method of instruction.

The recommended Format
The associated Tips and techniques

overview

The lecture method of instruction.

The recommended Format
The associated Tips and techniques

A Teaching Lecture is a Formal or Informal lesson

of
reproducible Information ,Concepts or Principles
given by a single individual.

Formal / Informal lesson

Purpose
Disseminates Information

Knowledge and Comprehension
Level Lessons

Used to Introduce New Material which
is Later Reinforced with other
Methods

overview

The lecture method of instruction.

The recommended Format
The associated Tips and techniques

Group assignment
Formal

vs

Informal

ADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES



Inexpensive/efficient
Presented concisely in
rapid sequence
Suitable for introducing
new subjects
Student can receive
info from resident
expert
Good method for large
groups
Only one instructor
needed

DISADVANTAGES


Doesnt lead to
maximum achievement
Ineffective in teaching,
cooperative group
thinking, verbal or
motor skills
Difficult to gauge
student comprehension
of material
Instructor strives to
keep student attention
the whole class

Formal Vs Informal

formal

Informal

overview

The lecture method of instruction.

The recommended Format
The associated Tips and techniques

Group assignment
Group 1
What makes an instructor a good instructor
Group2
How can we Capturing Students Interest
Group 3
State examples of good Delivery Techniques
Group4
The instructor shall never

Factors to Consider

Capturing Students Interest

Watch your audience

Vary your delivery
Explicitly organize your lecture
Enthusiasm
Be conversational
Simple language
Topic Selection

Factors to Consider

Capturing Students Interest (cont)

Incorporate anecdotes and stories

Dont talk to your notes
Use movement
Keep track of time
Classroom set-up

Factors to Consider

Delivery Techniques

Eye contact
Vary your voice
Pause
Facial expressions
Natural speaking stance

Factors to Consider

Be sure you are preparing and giving a

teaching lecture,

not a briefing or speech.

Develop the lesson so students will
learn it and not just hear it.

Factors to Consider

Practice to estimate how long it takes to

make each point,
how smoothly you use visual aids and to
build confidence.
Don't assume the time will work outyou
must practice to be sure.

overview

The lecture method of instruction.

The recommended Format
The associated Tips and techniques

QUESTIONS?

Overview
Definition
Format
Factors to Consider

questions

Define the lecture method of instruction.

questions

Define the lecture method of instruction.

When are we teaching a formal lecture

questions

Define the lecture method of instruction.

When are we teaching a formal lecture
When are we teaching a informal lecture

questions

Define the lecture method of instruction.

When are we teaching a formal lecture
When are we teaching a informal lecture
State a tip or techniques for the instructor

questions

Define the lecture method of instruction.

When are we teaching a formal lecture
When are we teaching a informal lecture
State a tip or techniques for the instructor
The instructor shall

never.

Lesson Objective:
AIM:
The AIM of this lesson is to explain how to use the
lecture method effectively.
OBJECTIVES:

Define the lecture method of instruction.

Describe the recommended Format of a lesson

Discuss the associated Tips and techniques

Be back at

for the lesson

Guided discussion

NATO School Oberammergau, Germany