"lecture" and "trial lecture": an analysis of the essential differences between them

"Lecture" and "trial lecture" seem similar, but in fact they are quite different. The former focuses on theory and is a platform for teachers to show their teaching designs to peers and experts. The latter pays attention to practice and is a real classroom for face-to-face interaction between teachers and students. This paper will discuss the essential differences between them from four aspects: connotation, purpose, object and teaching method.

Connotation difference

"Lecture" mainly means that teachers use language as the main tool to interpret the ideas and teaching reasons of a course in detail. "Trial lecture" is a teaching form in which teachers show a complete or fragmented course through oral language, body language and various teaching skills in a limited time, focusing on the comprehensive ability of teachers.

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"Lecture" is mainly to show the listeners the teaching ideas, and "trial lecture" is to transform knowledge into students' actual income, cultivate students' ability, infiltrate ideological education, and finally achieve the teaching purpose.

Different objects

"Lecture" is mainly for leaders, peers, experts and judges, while "trial lecture" is to interact with students directly and make students master knowledge through various teaching activities.

Differences in teaching methods

"Lecture" focuses on the teacher's explanation, while "trial lecture" emphasizes the interaction between teachers and students, and guides students to complete their learning tasks through reading, speaking, discussing and practicing. In short, "lecture" is to explain the teaching design and ideas to the judges, and "trial lecture" is to put the judges in the position of students and make a vivid interpretation of a micro-lesson.