2. Prof. Tahmina Begum FCPS, MD, MMEd (UK)
Large Group Teaching
Prof. Tahmina Begum
FCPS, MD, MMEd (UK)

3. Objectives Define large group State advantages and limitations
Create conceptual framework
Prepare lecture format to make it effective & interactive

4. Interaction between teacher, student & task
Teaching?
Interaction between teacher, student & task

5. Learning process-3 steps
Schema activation
Schema construction
Schema refinement

6. What is large group teaching? Definition & size:
Describes the range of methods used to teach large groups usually over 30 or 40 students.
It includes-
Traditional lecture
Combination of large group interaction with facilitated small group work
Online teaching using collaborative technology

8. The most common form of instruction Used in class room, seminar & CME
Lecture
The most common form of instruction
Used in class room, seminar & CME

9. Lecture-advantages
Efficient & economic way of delivering instruction to a large number of students at a given time
Widely used mode of teaching

10. Lecture- limitations Teacher centred
Little involvement of student (passive)
Promote rote learning
High dependency of students on teachers
Low receptivity

11. Organization of Lecture
Make a format on the basis of topic

12. Format/Component
Introduction
Body
Conclusion

13. Introduction (5-10 mins) Attract attention Establish rapport
Identify prior knowledge
Provide advance organizer (objectives & key points)

14. Body Present information on the basis of key points Maintain sequence
Use clear & understandable language
Ask questions
Allow students to ask question for clarification

15. Conclusion
Summarize the information keeping the key points in mind or ask student to summarize
Provide a take home massage
Direct student for future learning
Ask student to write important points & share with the group

16. Teacher is not only an information provider but also a director of learning- McGill scholar
An important question for any teacher to consider when planning a teaching session is ‘ How can I help my students to learn during my lecture?’- Cantillon

17. Interactive & Student centred
How can we help?
Interactive & Student centred

18. How to make lecture interactive
Gaining attention
Periodic pause & review-after 10 mins
Questioning- (open question) promote active thinking
Allowing student to ask question
Including relevant example/illustration
Quiz test
Providing skeletal handout to complete

19. Few points to be remembered
Enough knowledge on topic
Preparation of lesson plan
Environment
Audio- visual
Interaction
Summarization
Eye to eye contact
Timing
Loud voice

20. Attendance of Student
Roll call?
Attendance sheet for signature?

21. Stimulate critical thinking & enhance deep learning
Careful planning
Preparation of well designed
teaching aid
Creative approach
Interaction
Stimulate critical thinking & enhance deep learning

22. Thanks for
Your attention