Using the appropriate methods of teaching allows trainers, tutors, lecturers, and teachers to offer enjoyable and productive classroom experiences for students. The demonstration method of teaching is one of the highly recommended methods, especially where practical experience is needed.
The demonstration method of teaching is based on giving a practical exhibition and explanation of something. It enhances the retention of skills and knowledge and is highly recommended at all levels of academic learning by education experts.
The demonstration method of teaching science, physical education, nursing, and other subjects and courses has been used for centuries. Below is all you need to know about it.
It is a visual teaching method that helps the students to understand the content covered theoretically and practically.
Dr. Seaman A. Knapp is credited with the first use of the demonstration method. He used it as a means of influencing the adoption of new farming practices.
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The basic principle of the method is learning by seeing and doing. It can be used on individuals or groups of learners. It promotes learning by doing maxim and develops skills by limitation.
The motive for using this method of teaching are listed below.
In the demonstration method of teaching and learning, the educator gives a practical exhibition and explanation of something, and the learners do as shown.
The types of demonstration include simulations, classroom experiments, operational type demonstrations, and data surveys. The operational type demonstration is useful for demonstrating a working prototype or model of a product or system.
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Examples of content that can be taught using this method are listed below.
The basic characteristics of the demonstration method are listed below.
Demonstrations are pretty effective if the educator prepares well for them. Below are the steps an educator should take before using this method.
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Below are the merits of using this method of teaching and learning.
The limitations of this method of teaching and learning are listed below.
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The most common types of demonstration method are simulations, data analysis, classroom experiments, and operational type demonstrations.
The basic principle of this method is learning by seeing and doing. Learners observe as the educator performs an activity before they can do it on their own.
The demonstration method of teaching is first attributed to Dr. Seaman A. Knapp. He applied it when influencing people to adopt new farming practices.
The demonstration method of teaching has various pros and cons. It is an effective way of teaching and learning because it enhances knowledge and skill retention through seeing and doing.
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