Abstract:
This study was to explore the effectiveness of lecture method and to find
ways of improving its effectiveness. The sample were 30 trainers who used the
lecture method for management training courses, and had at least 3 years experience
as trainer. The research instrument was based on personal interview. Analytic
induction method was employed in data analysis. The statistical technique was
frequency distribution and percentage.
The findings were as follows:
1. The weaknesses of the lecture method were:
1) Lack of opportunity for class participation.
2) Inability to attract the interest of the participants to the lecture.
3) Lack of feedback.
4) Inability to motivate the participants to think along.
2. Means for enhancing the effectiveness of the lecturing method were:
1) Using lecture with other training methods.
2) Trainer preparation, such as, personality, content, participants’
information analysis, lesson plan, and training course analysis.
3) Training aids application.
4) Creating learning environment.
5) Exemplification.
3. Factors that led to the success of the lecture method were trainer,
participants, physical environment, and the content of the course.