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Lecture:
It is a careful presentation of facts with organized thoughts and ideas by a qualified person. In it, the lecturer tries to highlight some points for want of time.
Characteristics:
- It is an extremely formal technique: the lecture permits only one-way communication.
- It allow for complete and detailed presentations without the distraction of interruptions.
- It is a very rapid method of conveying information to a group.
- Control can be rigid. Since it is entirely in the hands of the speaker.
- It calls for a high degree of competence on the part of the speaker and a high level of audience co-operation.
- Audience exert little control over content and approach. Irresponsible speakers may state half truths, distort facts, or make
Highly emotional appeals.
- It is difficult to measure the effect of a speech on the group in any objective way.
Advantages:
- To present information in a formal and direct manner.
- In a very short time knowledge can be given.
- It guarantees some preparedness to people.
- To supply expert information with continuity. Lecturer is thoroughly prepared.
- To identify a problem, or a general problem area.
- To explore certain limited facets of a problem.
- To stimulate the group to additional reading and/or discussion.
- To inspire the group.
- To divert or entertain a group by use of a very skilled or very experienced speaker.
- To help the group share the experiences of another person vicariously.
Limitations:
- In a very short time a speaker tries to put forward may points and sometime it leads to crowding of the ideas
- Speaker may give superficial ideas.
- Passive method.
- May not interest call audience.
LECTURE DISCUSSION:
In it discussion follow lectures. The audience put questions and seek clarifications.
Advantages:
- Active involvement of the audience.
- Lot of information is extracted by putting questions.
- Ensures more preparation on the part of lecturer.
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