Demonstration Method

- Is teacher – dominated.
- The teacher shows how to operate, manipulate an equipment while the class observes.

Advantages:
1. It follows a systematic procedure, hence students will be able to learn from a well –
tried procedure since the demonstrators are selected and adjudged to be skilled.
2. The use of expensive equipment and machines will be maximized.
3. Possible wastage of time, effort and resources will be avoided since the
demonstration is supposed to be well planned in advance.
4. It will not result to trial - and – error learning as what happens with unplanned
learning activities.
5. The findings are reliable and accurate since the procedure has been tired before.
6. The value of confidence is developed among the demonstrators for such hands – on
demonstrations.
7. Curiosity and keen observing ability are instilled among the observers.

Steps in Demonstration Method

1. Introduction. This step provides the establishment as a rapport between the

demonstrator and the audience. The demonstrator explains what will be shown, its
importance, its various uses and applications.
2. Execution. This covers the actual performance of the demonstration showing
clearly each step in the operation in an orderly sequence. Careful organization of
the procedure to be executed is very necessary in promoting understanding and
appreciation of what is shown.
3. Summary and Evaluation. Done towards the end of the demonstration, the
demonstrator at this point repeats for clarification of the important
points/principles/items taken up. She evaluates whether the demonstration was
understood by asking questions from the audience or encouraging them to ask
questions.
4. The finished product, if any, is presented for comments and suggestions thereby
allowing the audience the opportunity for evaluation.