Methods of communication: Chalk and Talk (Lecture)

For lecture to be effective:

Group size should be <30
Lecture duration: optimum is 15 – 20 min
In addition to chalk other audio – visual aids may also be used
- Flipcharts:
- Flannel graph
- Exhibits
- Films and charts
Advantages:
- Economical than individual approach
- Require lesser resources
Disadvantages:
- Learning is passive as students are involved to a minimal extent
- Does not stimulate thinking or problem solving capacity
- Comprehension varies among the students
- Health behavior of the listeners not always affected

Reference:
Park’s Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 23rd ed

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Types of communication: http://www.ihatepsm.com/blog/types-communication
Methods of communication: http://www.ihatepsm.com/blog/methods-communication
Methods of communication -Individual level approach: Individual Level Approach (methods of communication)
Methods of communication- lecture (chalk and talk): Methods of communication: Chalk and Talk (Lecture)
Methods of communication- demonstration: Demonstrations
Group Discussion: Group Discussion
Panel Discussion: Panel Discussion
Delphi method: Delphi Method
Work shop: Workshop
Role-play: Role Playing (Socio – Drama)
Conference: Conferences and Seminars
Methods of Communication - Mass Approach: Methods of Communication - Mass Approach