Even though inappropriate, some students prefer the lecture. A few grow accustomed to it during primary and secondary schools and prefer the familiar in college. Others would rather take notes in class than engage their intellects in the learning process. And some want professors to repeat those parts of the texts which will be on exams. I do not believe these reasons warrant using the lecture.
Teaching requires teachers to create environments within which students can learn.
These environments possess two characteristics. First, teachers must provide students with experiences relevant to the new material. Examples of methods which furnish these experiences include cases and role playing experiences. Second, teachers must present new knowledge in ways which help students link it to information already stored in memory. Teachers must know what their students know then, for example, use question and answer sessions and writing assignments to establish the link.