Emphasis and Effectiveness of Traditional Lecture Delivery Methods in India

Abstract

The present study examines the emphasis and effectiveness of Traditional Lecture Delivery (TLD) methods that can be justified as contributing significantly and in positive ways to classroom learning in secondary schools in India from the perspective of Indian students currently attending VIU who have completed their Grade 9-12 education in India. This researcher created a mixed-method questionnaire and posted a message on relevant Facebook pages including World VIU, VIU Indian Students Association, and the VIU Indian Students Club inviting Indian students currently attending VIU to complete the survey. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from the participants using a mixed-method survey. A participant consent form was completed by a total of 55 potential participants. Forty-two participants completed the questionnaire, resulting in a 76.3% response rate. The findings of this study suggest that there are no significant reason for de-emphasizing TLD methods compared to other alternative methods used by educators in secondary classrooms in India.