CLASSROOM METHODS OF TRAINING

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INTRODUCTION

Different professionals have different learning styles, but many still prefer the face-to-face experience of the traditional classroom. In classroom method, one has the opportunity to collaborate, problem-solve and network with other professionals from a diverse range.

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CLASSROOM METHOD

The procedure of classroom method is carried out through

Lectures Conferences Group discussion Case study Role play

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Allows a single instructor to impart training simultaneously to a large number of participants.

LECTURES

Verbal form of presentation. To a large audience. simple way of imparting knowledge. Formal organized talks.
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Merits : -Cost per trainee is low -Simple and efficient Demerits -No feedback from audience -calls for substantial speaking skills
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-difficult to adjust it for individual differences within a group

Conference

Formal meeting conducted in accordance with an organized plan.

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Participating individuals confer to discuss points of common interest to each other.

Direct discussion

Trainer guides the discussion to explain facts principals or concepts

Training conference

Gets the group to pool its knowledge and past experience and different points of view to bear on the problem.

Seminar conference

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Types of conferencing

Merits

Useful in analyzing problems and issues Development of conceptual knowledge

Demerits

Its limited to small groups The progress is slow

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Group discussion

Is to talk about a subject in detail. Allows participants to express their views and ideas. Discuss about its pros and cons.
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Merits:

greater group commitment . a strong sense of team spirit amongst the group member.

Demerits:

it is more time-consuming than the process of individual decision-making. It takes longer to be finalized since there are many opinions to be considered and valued.

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help to combine individual strengths of the group members.

Case study

To help trainees learn by independent thinking. Believed that managerial competence can be best attained through discussion of concrete cases. Technique of developing decision making skills.

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Developed 1800s by Christopher Langdell at the Harvard law school.

Merits

Promotes analytical thinking and develops problem solving ability. Since the cases are realistic more interest is taken Creates awareness for uncertainties encountered in their business.

Demerits

Preparation of case is difficult Needs money and time

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Role play

It involves action and practice. No involvement of memorization of lines or any rehearsal

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A method of human interaction which involves realistic behavior in the imaginary situation.

Merits:

Learning by doing. Knowledge of result is immediate. Trainee interest and involvement tend to be high. Develops interactive skills

Demerits:

The message is sometimes not communicated clearly.

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Thank you

Group No 5.

Nimnaz Shaikh Nyssa Alvares Qadir Aga Tushar Shirodkar Dovina

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