DEMONSTRATION What is Demonstration Demonstration is a teaching

DEMONSTRATION

What is Demonstration �Demonstration is a teaching method used to communicate an idea with the aid of visuals such as : flip, charts , posters , power point. �It is a step by step process. it covers all of the steps that the students need to learn a skill in an effective sequence.

History of Demonstration school �Founded in 1966, The rough Rock Demonstration school has received international attention for its experiments. �The school is represented by a Navajo board and sponsors numerous income generating and adult education projects. �Robert A Roessel Rough Rock’s first director , sums up the school’s priorities.

To which school Demonstration method belongs �Demonstration method belongs to the cognitive school �Cognitive method include concept mapping, handouts and other lecture materials �Cognitive method is based on demonstration.

Characteristics of Demonstration � The demonstrator should understand the entire procedure before attempting to perform. � All equipment needed should be assembled and pretest before demonstration. � Knowledge should be given to the students before starting procedure/demonstration. � Carry out the demonstration slowly so the participants do not miss any key points. � Make sure the demonstration is visible. � A positive approach should be used. � Summarize the activity of the session. � Evaluate the learning exercise.

Advantages of demonstration as teaching method �It helps student acquire knowledge, skill and attitude. �It stimulates all the sense organs. �It motivates the learner. �It helps student to form mental image. �It helps in critical thinking.

Disadvantages �Demonstration is teacher centered. �Good explanation and theoretical background is needed �It needs repetition as for better knowledge and for developing psychomotor skill. �Managing classroom procedures.

When to use Demonstration �It is often appropriate to use the demonstration method when: �Teaching technique , procedure , or operation to a small group of learners. �There is a need to develop students’ ability to operate equipment or acquire physical skills.

Why do we use the Demonstration method �To demonstrate experiments for example equipment in the science laboratory �To demonstrate procedure in the classroom and the ward to review or revise procedure to meet a special situation or to introduce a new procedure.

Steps of Demonstration Method �Introduction : in this step objectives of the lesson are stated The teacher may be called demonstrator. He demonstrates the activity before the student that is to be developed. �Development : Student try to imitate the demonstrated activity. if there is any problem the teacher tries to satisfy them by further demonstration and illustrations. �Integration: At this step , the teacher integrates all the activities and then these activities are rehearsed , revised and evaluated.

Principles �Learning by doing maxim is followed �Skills can be developed by imitation �The perception helps in imitation.

Examples of demonstration in the classroom � The classroom rules that should be written on the cardboard is a kind of demonstration. students can always read these rules in order to follow the instruction. � Using videos and slides to explain the lesson. � Using cubes and games to explain mathematics to the preschool level. � Using colorful cardboards to explain the alphabets to the preschool level. � Using vivid examples such as plants and pets if the lesson was about plants and animals. � Teaching student how to make juice in the English lesson by writing the steps on the cardboards, and making the orange juice in the class. � Using the laboratory material during science experiences.