In teaching, demonstration is
defined as showing how a thing is done and emphasizing the salient merits,
utility and efficiency of a concept, method or processes or an attitude.
Demonstration is done to clearly
show (Wikipedia). It becomes more effective when accompanied with
verbalization. For example, in a half demonstration half lecture, an
explanation accompanies the actions performed.
Three guiding principles must be observed in using
demonstration as a teaching-learning experience:
- Establish Rapport- greet your audience. Make them feel at ease by your warmth and sincerity. Stimulate interest by making your demonstration and your self-interest. Sustain their attention.
- Avoid COIK Fallacy- it is the assumption that what is also clearly known to the expert demonstrator is also clearly known to the person for whom the message is intended.
- Watch For Key Points- the good demonstrator recognizes possible stumbling blocks to learners and highlights them in some way. What are usually highlighted are the “don’t’s” of a process or a strategy.
In using demonstration in
teaching, it is important for the demonstrator to observe the guiding
principles since it is the key to a successful performance. The demonstrator
should radiate a positive aura to the listeners in order for them to feel at
ease. The demonstrator should also consider the level of understanding of the
learners in order for him/her to prevent assuming the listeners understood what
they are saying and doing. Lastly, a demonstrator knows how to highlight
important details in the demonstration process.
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