Strengths

· Allows for a high level of control over both time and content.

· Well suited when critical, accurate information must be imparted to a large number of people in a short time.

· Advantageous when resources are scarce.

· Can be conducted in a wide variety of locations e.g., beach, community center, house, field, classroom.

· Providing they can hear clearly, a lecture is suitable for participants numbering in the hundreds.