INSTRUCTIONAL

METHODS
Traditional methods

■ Lecture can be defined as a highly structured method by which the teacher

verbally transmits information directly to groups of learners for the purpose of
instruction
■ Allows minimal exchange between the teacher and the learner
■ Useful in demonstrating patterns, highlight main ideas, or present unique ways of
viewing information
■ Efficient, cost effective- getting a large amount of information across a large number
of people all at the same time within a reasonable time frame
■ Ineffective in influencing affective and psychomotor behaviors
■ Does not provide much stimulation to learners
■ Little opportunity for learner involvement
■ Learners are passive recipients of information presented
■ Instructor-centered