Question

In which teaching method is the learner’s participation most passive?

• A. Discussion method.
• B. Lecture method.
• C. Demonstration method.
• D. Project method.

Hint:

In teacher-centred methods like the Lecture method, students are more passive, whereas in student-centred methods, students actively participate and engage with the content.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Passive participation means the learner is primarily receiving information without actively engaging with it.
Let's analyze the methods:
(A) Discussion method: Requires students to actively speak, listen, and respond. This is highly active.
(B) Lecture method: The teacher speaks, and the students listen and take notes. This involves the least amount of active participation from the learner.
(C) Demonstration method: While the teacher demonstrates, students are actively observing and often asked to replicate or answer questions. It is more active than a lecture.
(D) Project method: Students are actively researching, creating, and presenting. This is a highly active, student-centered method.
The lecture method is the one in which the learner's role is most passive.