Teaching Methods and Strategies:
Demonstration Method
K.K. Chauhan
(Assistant Professor)
Department of Education,
C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur
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Definition and Meaning
“Demonstration is an act of showing something by giving proof or
evidence.”
The word demonstration means to give a demo or to perform the activity.
In demonstration method, the teacher teaches his student using
demonstration method in a systematic and a step by step process.
Demonstration method is a practical way of teaching in this method
teacher perform and activity to teach his student a concept.
when students are unable to understand that theory and its applications.
Demonstration is a teaching methods used to communicate an Idea with
the aid of visual such as film charts, posters, PowerPoint etc.
A demonstration is the process of teaching someone how to make or do
something in a step by step process. As you so how you tell what you are
doing.
Aims of demonstration method
→ To teach a skills, concept or principle.
→ To achieve psychomotor and cognitive domain.
→To let teachers participate in demonstration classroom to help improve their
own teaching strategies.
Steps for a Successful Demonstration
i) Planning and Preparation
Determine goals and objectives.
Review knowledge/theory
Assemble equipment.
Do rehearsal (Check to see that equipment's are functional)
Outline the steps.
Arrange for adequate lighting, ventilation, seating standing space.
While having mock for demonstration ensure her safety and ' comfort.
ii) Performance Phase/ Presentation of Subject Matter
Keep the demonstration simple.
Do not deviate from the main topic.
Check and see that all can see and hear.
Pace the steps, explanation and comments.
Summarize as you proceed and provide a concluding summary.
Demonstrate termination of procedure.
Develop good observation habits and accurate reporting skills.
Provide opportunity for application, insight, reasoning -to be used in future
situations.
iii) Evaluate Teaching-Learning
in this step teacher evaluate the result of his demonstration and get feedback from
the students by-
Through discussion
Giving tests
Taking return demonstration
Advantages of Demonstration Method
Demonstration method helps students to understand the topic easily
Demonstration method helps students keep them active.
Demonstration method leads to concrete learning
Demonstration method use the principles of reflective thinking
Demonstration method helps to motivate students.
Demonstration method arouses the spirit of discovery in students
Demonstration method imparts maximum knowledge to students
Demonstration method provides better learning opportunity.
Demonstration method developing observational skills.
Demonstration method clarifies the underlying principles.
Demonstration method opportunity to gain knowledge and apply it immediately.
Limitations
Students are cannot benefit directly gain personal experiences because
teacher carry out the demonstration.
Demonstration method is costly because it requires costly materials
Demonstration method is time-consuming method
Demonstration method is not based on learning by doing but rather by
seeing.
Demonstration method lack of experienced teachers.
Demonstration method Not useful if students are inattentive.
Demonstration method Students may blindly follow the laboratory
manual/procedure.
Demonstration method discussion may not be encouraged.
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