Lecture method of teaching in social studies?

Answer 1

It is the practice of having the teacher, or lecturer, at the front of the classroom talking to students. This is seen as one-way communication, since the lecturer is the only one speaking. An effective use of this is a short talk to provide students with the background information they need to do the work.

Answer 2

The lecture method of teaching in social studies involves the instructor delivering information to students through verbal communication. This method is often used to present complex or detailed content efficiently to a large group of students. However, it is important to incorporate interactive elements such as discussions, activities, or visuals to engage students and enhance their understanding and retention of the material.

Answer 3

LECTURE METHOD is the oldest procedure of teaching. It is widely used in schools and colleges. It is a good method its cover a wide topic at heights level of college or secondary schools and higher secondary classes but its success depends on the personality and ability of students.

WHY THIS METHOD SHOULD BE USED?

1 To motivate students.

2 To give an overview of a large topic.

To add supplement the students reading.

To make an importance matters understanding.

To provide background of a topic or to introduce the topic

To help the students to use their time wisely

To explain the major concepts of a lesson

To develop reasoning skill of students

To have a classroom discussion

MERITS OF THE METHOD: To establishes face to face contact. It develops attention span. Students develop listening and note taking skills.

Students can prepare the notes. It is easy method for new teachers.

DEMERITS OF THE METHOD: It is a teacher centered method not very good for SS. It is a monotonous tiring and sometimes it becomes a boring method. It brings a lot of burden and reading to the teacher.

It is not an interactive method.

Difficulties faced by teacher

Passive learning, such as lecture, note-taking, busy work,

worksheets, and rote memorization is what students dislike

about social studies.

Students generally dislikes about social studies

Instruction is nothing lese than lecture method.

"It is the teacher who is key to what social

studies will be for the student. Instruction tends to be dominated by the lecture, textbook or worksheets.... and social studies does

not inspire students to learn"

Teachers tend to use only one teaching style day after day which

denies students the opportunity of a variety of teaching

techniques.