Lectures or class room instruction:
Lectures are the regarded as one of the simplest ways of imparting knowledge to the trainees especially when facts concepts or principles attitudes theories and problem solving abilities are to be taught. Lectures are formal organized talks by the training specialist the formal superior or other individual specific topics. The lecture method can be used for very large groups which are to be trained within a short time thus reducing the cost per trainee. It can be organized rigorously so that ideas and principles relate properly. Lectures are essential when it is a question of imparting technical or special information of a complex nature. They are usually enlivened with discussions film shows case studies role playing demonstrations. Audio visual aids enhance their value. The lecture method is not dead as some would believe. In the hands of able lectures and for certain kinds of purposes and participants it may turn out to be more interesting and effective than any other methods.